Recruiter - 6 month FTC

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recruiter to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract basis to help cover a particularly busy period of hiring. You'll be supporting with high volume recruitment, working closely with Hiring Managers and engaging with potential candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter to join a thriving company, and make an immediate impact!

The role will be based in Peterborough, with some travel to our other offices. You will have the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week, dependent on business needs.

Salary - dependent on experience, plus benefits.

Closing date: 28th April - we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Source potential candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, and professional networks.
• Maintain candidate databases and update applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure talent pools for specific business areas and roles.
• Partner with stakeholders to determine selection criteria for roles and create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements.
• Assist with lead generation activities to attract passive candidates, participating in Social Media campaigns to raise awareness of our vacancies.
• Review CVs and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Organise and conduct interviews, screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
• Initiate and coordinate right to work checks and background checks for new starters, ensuring compliance and timely onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employee data and assist with preparing reports and contract documents for HR-related activities.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
• Ensure a market-leading candidate journey and onboarding experience.
• Assist with other HR-related projects as assigned and support with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills & experience

• Proven work experience as a Recruiter and experience dealing with high volume roles.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using HR software and familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Experience in utilizing social media platforms for recruitment purposes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
• Candidate-focused approach and strive to provide high-quality recruitment experience.

Our Values

Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture.

Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.

Communication – The transparency of our business is valued by our colleagues and customers.

Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.

Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top.

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.