Senior Recruitment Consultant - Warehousing And Industrial

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage and expand a Warehousing & Industrial desk. Candidates should have over 3 years of recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £29k-£32k plus commissions and bonuses, with clear career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission and bonuses

Clear career progression

Ongoing training

Team incentives

Extra annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, ideally within warehousing or industrial sectors.
• A driver with a full UK licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a Warehousing & Industrial desk.
• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients.
• Develop business opportunities through outbound sales calls.
• Attract and source quality candidates using various methods.
• Drive sales activity to meet and exceed revenue targets.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Ambitious

Confident on the phone

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a passion for the Warehousing and Industrial sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, energetic sales environment where success 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 Warehousing and Industrial recruitment.

With exciting growth plans for 2025 and beyond, now is the perfect time to join our expanding business and take ownership of a thriving, high-demand desk.

🔹 Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in the recruitment industry and 19 offices across the UK, ITS Building People is a well‑established and respected name in recruitment. We combine local market knowledge with a tailored, personal approach, building long‑term relationships with both clients and candidates.

🔹 The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage and grow your own Warehousing & Industrial desk, focusing on temporary and contract placements within roles such as warehouse operatives, pickers, packers etc.

Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Building and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients.
• Developing business opportunities through outbound sales calls, client visits, and networking.
• Attracting and sourcing quality candidates using adverts, social media, and proactive headhunting.
• Working closely with a Resourcer to manage live vacancies efficiently.
• Driving consistent sales activity to meet and exceed revenue targets.

🔹 What We're Looking For

We're after someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and ambitious.
• Driven and motivated to develop their desk and career.
• Experienced in recruitment (3+ years) - ideally within warehousing or industrial sectors.
• Confident on the phone with excellent communication skills.
• A driver with a full UK licence (essential).

🔹 What's in It for You

• Competitive basic salary (£29k-£32k) + commission and bonuses.
• Clear career progression and opportunities to move into management.
• Ongoing training and REC‑accredited qualifications.
• Team incentives, social events, and regular rewards for success.
• Extra annual leave for every year of service.
• A fun, supportive team culture where your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

🔹 Ready to Take the Next Step?

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