Recruitment Manager

Oscar & Harvey Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in West Yorkshire seeks a Transport & Logistics Recruitment Manager. The role involves leading recruitment strategies and managing client relationships within the transport and logistics sectors. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in recruitment with a deep understanding of transport operations. This full-time position offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000, plus bonus and benefits, emphasizing regional autonomy and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Regional autonomy

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in transport and/or logistics recruitment.
• Proven experience in sales and business development.
• Understanding of transport operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies across the northern region.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Sell and deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions.
• Lead and grow recruitment teams.
• Monitor market trends and refine recruitment offerings.
• Take ownership of regional P&L.

Skills

Transport and logistics recruitment experience

Sales and business development

Leadership skills

Strategic planning abilities

Job description

Overview

Transport & Logistics Recruitment Manager

Location: West Yorkshire. Job Type: Full-time | Permanent. Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits.

A commercially driven leader with a strong background in transport and logistics recruitment is required for a West Yorkshire-based role. The Transport & Logistics Recruitment Manager will be responsible for leading recruitment solutions and driving business growth across key northern regions of the UK, with a primary base in West Yorkshire. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone who can combine operational expertise with commercial insight to build high-performing recruitment operations in the transport, logistics, and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies across the northern region, aligned with wider commercial and operational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across the transport, logistics, 3PL, and supply chain sectors—from regional SMEs to national organisations.
• Sell and deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions, from volume hiring through to senior commercial placements.
• Establish and expand regional operations, launching new client partnerships and overseeing service delivery.
• Lead and grow recruitment teams to support business expansion across West Yorkshire, Manchester, Warrington, the North East, and Scotland.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client needs to continuously refine the recruitment offering.
• Take ownership of regional P&L, ensuring consistent growth and profitability.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in transport and/or logistics recruitment, with both operational and commercial exposure.
• Proven experience in sales and business development within recruitment or logistics staffing.
• Detailed understanding of transport operations, including CPC, compliance, fleet management, driver markets, and shift planning.
• Demonstrable success in developing and delivering recruitment strategies.
• Effective leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the wider northern region.

What\'s on Offer

• Base salary of £55,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Car allowance
• Regional autonomy with flexibility to shape and lead recruitment strategy
• Tools, systems, and team support to deliver results
• Clear progression opportunities as the business expands nationally

About the Company

This growing recruitment business is a specialist in transport and logistics staffing solutions, working with some of the UK's leading logistics and supply chain organisations. The company is driven by results, values transparency, and rewards those who deliver real impact.