Recruitment Account Coordinator

Confidential; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline, the UK s largest recruitment business, is seeking a Recruitment Account Coordinator to support our Driving Division in Barnsley. You will help supply professional drivers to leading transport clients while delivering a first-class experience to candidates and customers.

This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers a salary up to £29,000 per annum plus bonus. Previous recruitment experience is beneficial, but transferrable skills from customer service or logistics are welcomed and

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or related fields is advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and compliance with driving regulations and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate driver shift coverage to meet client staffing needs.
• Source and place qualified HGV/LGV drivers and professionals.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and onboard driving candidates.
• Verify licences, CPC qualifications, tachograph cards, and compliance checks.
• Manage driver availability, bookings, and rota planning.
• Process payroll data and validate driver hours.
• Handle driver queries, absences, and shift changes.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and client requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and drivers.
• Address staffing challenges and source solutions for operations.
• Support out-of-hours service continuity as needed.

Skills

Driving recruitment

Client relationship management

Workforce planning

Driver compliance

Candidate attraction

Performance management

Problem-solving

Job description

Permanent - Full-time - On-Site - Monday-Friday

Shift pattern: 9am - 6pm and 11am - 8pm (swap each week)

Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum + bonus

Have you considered a career in driving recruitment? Do you possess drive, ambition, discipline, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment? If you’re passionate about people and delivering exceptional service, this is your opportunity to join the UK's largest recruitment business and build a rewarding career with Staffline.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Recruitment Account Coordinator to support our growing Driving Division, supplying professional drivers to a range of leading transport and logistics client in Barnsley.

This is a fast-moving role where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for ensuring our clients have access to reliable, compliant, and skilled drivers while delivering a first-class experience to both candidates and customers.

Previous recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential. If you have transferable skills from customer service, transport, logistics, operations, or administration, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.

What You’ll Do as an Account Coordinator

• - Planning and coordinating driver shift coverage to ensure client staffing requirements are met, including managing short-notice changes and absences
• - Meeting client requirements by sourcing and placing qualified HGV, LGV, and professional drivers
• - Recruiting, screening, interviewing, and onboarding driving candidates
• - Verifying licences, CPC qualifications, digital tachograph cards, and conducting compliance checks
• - Managing driver availability, shift bookings, and rota planning
• - Accurately processing payroll data and validating driver hours
• - Handling driver queries, absences, holiday requests, and shift changes
• - Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, client requirements, and recruitment best practice
• - Building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and drivers
• - Proactively addressing staffing challenges and sourcing solutions to meet operational demands
• - Supporting out-of-hours requirements when necessary to ensure service continuity

The Skills You’ll Develop as a Recruitment Account Coordinator

• - Driving and transport recruitment
• - Client relationship management
• - Workforce planning and resource allocation
• - Driver compliance and industry regulations
• - Candidate attraction and retention strategies
• - Performance management and service delivery
• - Problem-solving and operational decision-making

We actively encourage career progression and offer clear development pathways for those looking to advance their careers within recruitment and account management.

What We Need From You

• - The ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and solve problems effectively
• - A customer-focused approach with a genuine passion for people
• - Experience within recruitment, transport, logistics, driving operations, or a customer service environment (preferred but not essential)
• - Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• - A keen eye for detail, particularly when handling compliance documentation
• - A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of challenges
• - Confidence working in a fast-paced environment where responsiveness is key
• - Most importantly: tenacity, resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards delivering exceptional service

Diversity and Inclusion: A Core Focus

At Staffline, we are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse team brings different perspectives, ideas, and experiences, enhancing our overall effectiveness and success. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Note: All candidates must demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK. A full UK driver's license is highly desired for this role.