Recruiter

WJF Technical Support LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WJF Technical Support Limited, a UK-based recruitment specialist in technical and industrial sectors, seeks a Recruitment Consultant to join its Blackpool team.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, source and screen candidates, build client relationships and drive new business across engineering, manufacturing, oil & gas, nuclear, defence, construction and transport sectors.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify and attract suitable candidates for vacancies (temp, contract, permanent).
• Advertise vacancies across job boards, social media and LinkedIn.
• Screen candidates and conduct interviews and assessments.
• Match candidates to client requirements and maintain database.
• Coordinate interviews, submissions, offers and placements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisation

Multitasking

IT skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CV databases

Online job boards

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, professional and commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our experienced recruitment team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the recruitment process, sourcing and placing suitable candidates, developing relationships with existing clients and identifying new business opportunities.

This is a varied and rewarding position requiring excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and a proactive approach to recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Candidate Management

• Source, identify and attract suitable candidates for temporary, contract and permanent vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies across job boards, social media, LinkedIn and other recruitment platforms.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews and suitability assessments.
• Match candidates’ skills, qualifications and experience to client requirements.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date candidate database.
• Obtain and verify relevant qualifications, certifications, references and right-to-work documentation.
• Coordinate interviews, candidate submissions, job offers and placements.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain a strong network of skilled and experienced candidates.

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with existing clients.
• Understand clients’ recruitment requirements, operational needs and workforce demands.
• Provide a responsive and professional service to clients.
• Manage vacancies from initial instruction through to successful placement.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment progress and candidate availability.
• Resolve recruitment-related queries promptly and professionally.
• Identify opportunities to expand recruitment services with existing customers.

Business Development

• Identify and approach prospective clients across relevant industry sectors.
• Promote WJF Technical Support Limited’s recruitment services.
• Generate new business opportunities through telephone calls, emails, networking and referrals.
• Develop long-term commercial relationships with prospective customers.
• Support the preparation of recruitment proposals, quotations and commercial agreements.
• Work towards agreed recruitment, placement and business development targets.

Administration and Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and documentation.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with relevant UK employment legislation and company procedures.
• Follow company quality management processes and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure candidate information is handled securely and in accordance with UK GDPR and company data protection policies.
• Assist with timesheet administration, placement documentation and other recruitment-related activities where required.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and customer service.

Skills and Experience Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and recruitment databases.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and results-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to develop new business.
• Previous experience within recruitment, resourcing or a sales-focused environment.
• Experience recruiting within Engineering, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Defence, Manufacturing or Transport.
• Understanding of temporary, contract and permanent recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of UK recruitment legislation, right-to-work requirements and IR35.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, CV databases and online job boards.
• Existing relationships within technical or industrial recruitment markets.
• Experience in client account management and business development.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, positive and motivated.
• Professional, approachable and confident.
• Resilient and comfortable working in a busy recruitment environment.
• Able to build trust and rapport with clients and candidates.
• Commercially minded with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible and willing to support colleagues.
• Committed to providing a high-quality recruitment service.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be measured against:

• Successful candidate placements and vacancy fulfilment.
• Recruitment revenue and gross profit generated.
• Candidate sourcing and registration activity.
• Client satisfaction and retention.
• New business leads and client development.
• Recruitment response times and vacancy turnaround.
• Accuracy of recruitment documentation and compliance records.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join an established and experienced recruitment business.
• Varied recruitment opportunities across multiple technical and industrial sectors.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Job Description – Recruitment Consultant / Recruiter

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant / Recruiter
Company: WJF Technical Support Limited
Location: Blackpool
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £27,500 + bonuses

About WJF Technical Support Limited

WJF Technical Support Limited is an established recruitment business specialising in the supply of skilled personnel across a range of technical and industrial sectors, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Defence, Construction and Transport.

We provide temporary, temporary-to-permanent, contract and permanent recruitment solutions to clients throughout the UK and internationally.

We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, reliable and responsive recruitment service, building long-term relationships with both our clients and candidates.