Recruiter - 6 Month FTC

Travis Perkins plc; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Perkins plc is seeking an Internal Recruiter for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on supporting branch management teams in hiring needs and building a strong candidate pipeline, particularly for HGV drivers. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discounts across various businesses

MyPerks, an online platform with discounts across thousands of UK retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Skilled at sourcing candidates across various channels.
• Flexible and able to adapt to various hiring needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Managers and Regional Directors in recruitment.
• Build a pipeline of engaged and qualified HGV drivers.
• Challenge the status quo and think outside the box.

Job description

Internal Recruiter – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for further opportunities within the company)

Who We Are

Travis Perkins plc is more than just the trucks you see on the road or the bags of sand on your neighbour’s driveway. We’re the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, supporting the construction and home improvement industries with over 20 businesses and 1,900+ locations.

Our team of 25,000+ colleagues is committed to delivering outstanding service to our customers. Right now, our in-house Resourcing Team is looking for an Internal Recruiter to support our Branch Management teams with their hiring needs.

About the Role

You don’t need previous experience in internal recruitment—many of our team started out in agency recruitment. What matters to us is your ability to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every applicant feels valued, regardless of the outcome.

You’ll work closely with our Branch Managers and Regional Directors, providing expert support and advice when needed. You won’t shy away from challenging the status quo and thinking outside the box to achieve great results. We also have specialist roles within the business, so you’ll be skilled at sourcing candidates across various channels.

A key focus of this role will be supporting our Specialist Driver Recruiter, helping to meet the growing demand for HGV drivers across four of our businesses, spanning over 700 locations. We all know that recruiting HGV drivers in today’s market isn’t easy, but we’ve made great progress in the last 18 months. Your job will be to continue building a strong pipeline of engaged and qualified drivers, ready for our Branch Managers to bring on board.

We’re a team that pulls together. When things get busy, we help each other out—so expect plenty of variety!

What’s in It for You

We’ve been working remotely for most of this year, so we’re flexible on location. However, occasional travel to Northampton will be required when needed. Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00, but we’re happy to be flexible for the right person.

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Staff discounts across various businesses

• MyPerks, an online platform with discounts across thousands of UK retailers

• This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential for an extension or further opportunities within the company.

If you’re ready for a challenging, rewarding, and FUN role within our respected Internal Recruitment team, we’d love to hear from you!

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