Senior Recruitment Consultant - Logisitics

Its Building People; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in logistics. The role offers a competitive salary of £29k-£32k plus commission and performance bonuses. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a full UK driver’s license. This position provides ample opportunities for career progression, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment where success is celebrated.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission and performance bonuses

Fast-track career progression

Comprehensive training

Team incentives and social events

Extra annual leave for service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, ideally in logistics or transport.
• Full UK driver’s license is essential.
• Ability to build client and candidate relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a Logistics desk focused on temporary and contract placements.
• Generate new business opportunities through sales calls and networking.
• Attract and source high-quality candidates using various platforms.
• Work closely with a Resourcer to fill vacancies efficiently.
• Drive consistent sales performance to meet and exceed targets.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Ambitious

Strong communicator

Sales performance

Job description

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for the logistics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy sales environment where your hard work is rewarded with genuine career progression and uncapped earning potential?

We're looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Blue Collar team at ITS Building People in Southampton, specialising in Logistics recruitment.

With exciting growth plans for 2025 and beyond, now is the perfect time to join our expanding business and build a successful desk in one of the UK's most dynamic industries.

🔹 Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in the recruitment industry and 19 offices across the UK, ITS Building People is a trusted name in the recruitment world. We combine local expertise with a personal, tailored service, building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

🔹 The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll take full ownership of your own Logistics desk, focusing on temporary and contract placements within roles such as drivers and transport coordinators.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Generating new business opportunities through outbound sales calls, client visits, and networking.
• Attracting and sourcing high-quality candidates using advertising, social media, and proactive resourcing.
• Working closely with a dedicated Resourcer to fill live vacancies quickly and effectively.
• Driving consistent sales performance to achieve and exceed targets.

🔹 What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and ambitious.
• Driven to grow their desk and progress within the company.
• Experienced in recruitment (3+ years) - ideally within logistics or transport recruitment.
• A strong communicator who excels at building client and candidate relationships.
• A driver with a full UK licence (essential).

🔹 What's in It for You

• Competitive basic salary (£29k-£32k) + commission and performance bonuses.
• Fast-track career progression into senior and management roles.
• Comprehensive training - including REC-accredited learning and development.
• Team incentives, social events, and regular rewards for hitting targets.
• Extra annual leave for every year of service.
• A supportive, ambitious, and fun team environment where your success is celebrated.

🔹 Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to grow your recruitment career with a company that values its people and rewards success, we'd love to hear from you.