Recruitment Consultant

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Job summary

Workforce is seeking a sales-focused Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our Gloucester branch. You will win new business, fill urgent vacancies and build long-term client relationships within the driving/logistics sector.

This fast-paced desk offers uncapped commission, a base salary of £28,000–£35,000, and a clear progression path. Expect KPI-driven targets, a Monday–Friday schedule, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is desirable.
• Knowledge of driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential.
• Resilient, competitive and target-driven with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decision-makers.
• Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals.
• Identify and engage key decision-makers in logistics and transport businesses.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet/exceed monthly targets.
• Promote Workforce’s recruitment solutions to new and existing clients.
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business.
• Upsell additional services such as advertising packages and extended placements.
• Respond quickly to urgent client bookings, often same-day.
• Source, screen and register candidates efficiently, ensuring full compliance.

Skills

Recruitment experience

B2B sales

Drive for results

Communication skills

Outbound calling

KPI driven

Job description

Driving Recruitment Consultant – (Sales-Focused)

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £28-35K Uncapped Commission

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Flexibility required)

On-Target Earnings (OTE): £40,500 per year

Drive Your Recruitment Career Forward with Workforce

Workforce is one of the West Midlands’ leading recruitment firms, supplying over 700 businesses annually with high-quality, reliable staff. Since 2003, we’ve built a reputation for delivering results fast while providing an exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

We’re now looking for a sales-focused 360 Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Cheltenham and Gloucester branch. This is a fast-paced desk with huge potential, so we’re looking for someone with energy, resilience, and a strong commercial drive.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Consultant in our Driving division, you’ll be responsible for winning new business, filling urgent temporary vacancies, and building long-term client relationships. You’ll need to thrive under pressure, be responsive to ever-changing client demands, and deliver results at speed.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals
• Identify and engage key decision-makers in logistics and transport businesses
• Build a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet/exceed monthly targets
• Promote Workforce’s recruitment solutions to new and existing clients
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business
• Upsell additional services, such as advertising packages and extended placements
• Respond quickly and effectively to urgent client bookings, often same-day
• Write and post engaging job adverts to attract drivers across all classes
• Source, screen and register candidates efficiently, ensuring full compliance
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: vacancy brief to placement to aftercare
• Maintain strong relationships with active drivers and clients to ensure repeat business
• Keep CRM systems fully up to date for full visibility and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential
• Resilient, competitive and target-driven, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers
• Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and working toward KPIs

What You’ll Get in Return

• £32,000 - £38,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission with a clear, achievable bonus structure
• Salary reviews every 6 months for hitting objectives
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 28 after 3 years)
• Day off for your birthday
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Ongoing coaching, training, and certified development programmes
• Career progression into senior or management roles
• Access to 24/7 GP line, mental health support and accident insurance
• High street and gym discounts
• Regular team socials, summer parties and Christmas events

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you’re a driven recruiter or salesperson who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, we want to hear from you.