Recruitment Consultant

Meridian Business Support; Doddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Laptop & mobile phone

Career progression and development

Industry-recognised training

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Newcastle under Lyme branch, supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Stoke area.

This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build client relationships, and drive a high-volume temp solution with uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Temp Consultant or Internal Recruiter.
• Experience recruiting within industrial sectors (warehouse, logistics, manufacturing).
• Proven track record of running a temp desk.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Sales-driven and target-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placing candidates into temporary assignments across industrial and logistics environments.
• Managing all branch enquiries via phone and email from clients and candidates.
• Weekly payroll responsibility for 40+ temporary workers.
• Writing and posting engaging job adverts across job boards and internal platforms.
• Conducting telephone screens, face-to-face and WhatsApp video registrations.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact and on-site visits.
• Negotiating rates and terms with both clients and candidates.
• Generating new business using sales, business development, marketing and networking techniques.
• Identifying leads and converting them into sales opportunities.
• Arranging and attending client meetings to present Meridian's recruitment solutions.
• Keeping CRM records fully up to date and compliant.
• Understanding market trends, margins and competitor activity to maximise performance.
• Achieving KPIs and contributing positively to the wider branch success.

Skills

2+ years recruitment experience

Temp desk experience

Industrial sector knowledge

Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk - Industrial Sector) Newcastle under Lyme | £28-32k Basic + Uncapped Commission

Are you an experienced Temp-focused Recruitment Consultant who enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates?

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our branch based in Newcastle under Lyme, supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Stoke area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own desk, developing new business and delivering a high-volume, high-quality temp solution.

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with the Branch Manager and wider team to grow and maintain a profitable temporary desk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and placing candidates into temporary assignments across industrial and logistics environments


• Managing all branch enquiries via phone and email from both clients and candidates


• Weekly payroll responsibility for40+ temporary workers


• Writing and posting engaging job adverts across job boards and internal platforms


• Conducting telephone screens, face-to-face and WhatsApp video registrations


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact and on-site visits


• Negotiating rates and terms with both clients and candidates


• Generating new business using sales, business development, marketing and networking techniques


• Identifying leads and converting them into sales opportunities


• Arranging and attending client meetings to present Meridian's recruitment solutions


• Keeping CRM records fully up to date and compliant


• Understanding market trends, margins and competitor activity to maximise performance


• Achieving KPIs and contributing positively to the wider branch success


• Your own transport is essential due to regular client visits.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from ambitious recruitment professionals who can demonstrate:

• At least 2 years’ experienceas a Recruitment Consultant, Temp Consultant or Internal Recruiter


• Proven experience recruiting withinindustrial sectors(warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, production)


• A successful track record of running a temp deskideally


• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills


• A proactive, sales-driven and target-focused mindset


• Confidence, resilience and a “whatever it takes” team attitude

What's in It for You?

In return for your hard work and results, Meridian Business Support offers:

• Competitive salary


• Uncapped commission


• Laptop & mobile phone


• Excellent career progression and structured development


• Industry-recognised training and qualifications

Benefits include:

• 23 days holidayplus your birthday off


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Annual awards & conference weekend away


• Incentives and long service awards


• Pension & Death in Service cover


• Health Cash Plan


• Childcare vouchers


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Discounted gym membership


• Free eye tests & lifestyle discounts

About Meridian Business Support

Meridian Business Support is one of the UK's largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies, proudly recognised with a 3‑Star “Best Company to Work For” accreditation by Recruitment International.

We’re passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture.