Recruitment Manager

Culina Group; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK seeks an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead high-volume recruitment campaigns. You will manage a team of recruiters, collaborating closely with HR and site leaders to meet staffing needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in warehouse and logistics recruitment, strong leadership abilities, and a data-driven approach to optimize recruitment metrics. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution

Life assurance x4 salary

24/7 wellness program

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-volume recruitment within warehouse and logistics environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills needed.
• Data-driven approach with capability to analyze recruitment metrics.
• Knowledge of recruitment technology and automation functionality expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Direct recruitment team for high-volume campaigns.
• Oversee recruitment for Warehouse Operatives, Production Operatives, and Drivers.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Drive improvements in recruitment processes and candidate engagement.
• Build strong relationships with HR and operational leaders for staffing needs.
• Partner with HR for workforce planning and proactive sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with right-to-work checks and reporting.

Skills

High-volume recruitment experience

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Knowledge of recruitment technology

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value-added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management.

Job Description

Culina Group have a brand new role for an experienced Recruitment Manager!

The Recruitment Manager will lead and manage the Direct recruitment team to deliver timely and cost-effective high-volume recruitment campaigns across the group. The role will lead a team of recruiters, partnering closely with HR Business Partners, Site General Managers, and operational teams to meet staffing requirements and support business growth. In addition to this, the role will also support sites with any queries concerning agency use with our preferred partners.

Key Duties

• Team Leadership - Manage and develop a team of recruiters, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices. Set clear objectives, provide coaching, and foster a culture of collaborative and continuous improvement.
• Volume Recruitment Delivery - Oversee end-to-end recruitment for Warehouse Operatives, Production Operatives and Drivers across multiple sites. Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract high volumes of candidates quickly. Ensure compliance with legal and company standards throughout the recruitment process.
• Data & Insight – Own and monitor recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, fill rates) and provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity.
• Process & Performance Optimisation – Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, technology usage (ATS – automation and AI), and candidate engagement.
• Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with HRBPs, Site GMs, and operational leaders to understand workforce needs. Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment strategies, market trends, and candidate experience. Attend meetings with BU leadership teams to present on performance and market insight.
• Strategic Workforce Planning - Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, develop a workforce plan and proactive sourcing strategies to deliver this.
• Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to right-to-work checks and other regulatory requirements. Provide regular reporting on recruitment performance to senior stakeholders.
• Supplier & Agency Management – working closely with the Staffline teams who manage agency labour, and also supporting our sites with any queries relating to agency performance and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a high-volume recruitment within warehouse and logistics environments in large scale, multi-site organisations (£1bn+) with complex recruitment needs
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Data-driven approach with ability to analyse and act on recruitment metrics.
• Knowledge of recruitment technology (ATS) and sourcing tools having delivered automation and AI functionality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal 8bank holidays
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme –we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8%employer
• Life Assurance- x4 your annual salary
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!