Recruitment Consultant

The Abbey; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Laptop & mobile phone

Career progression

Training & qualifications

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

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 is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own desk, developing new business and delivering a high-volume, high-quality temp solution.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with the Branch Manager and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Temp Consultant or Internal Recruiter.
• Proven experience recruiting within industrial sectors (warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, production).
• A successful track record of running a temp desk ideally.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• A proactive, sales-driven and target-focused mindset.
• Confidence, resilience and a whatever it takes team attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Temp recruitment experience

Industrial sector experience

Client relationships

Sales driven

Target oriented

Job description

Job DescriptionRecruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk Industrial Sector)Newcastle under Lyme | £28-32k Basic + Uncapped CommissionAre 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 . Youll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with the Branch Manager and wider team to grow and maintain a profitable temporary desk.

• 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 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 Meridians 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 Were Looking For

• At least 2 years experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Temp Consultant or Internal Recruiter
• Proven experience recruiting within industrial 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

Whats 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 holiday plus 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 SupportMeridian Business Support is one of the UKs largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies , proudly recognised with a 3-Star Best Company to Work For accreditation by Recruitment International.Were passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture.TPBN1_UKTJ