At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Recruitment Consultant and connect candidates with exciting job opportunities.
- Company: Backline Logistics, a leading recruitment specialist in the Transport & Logistics sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with great career growth and fun company events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping people find their dream jobs in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Previous admin or recruitment experience is a plus; strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Exeter Office.
About Us
Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor, transport operator and training provider, with over 30 years of expertise serving the Transport & Logistics sector. We have over 10 branches located across the South of England with the Exeter branch itself well established with both a loyal client and candidate base.
The Position
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for branch recruitment, allocating of temporary and/or permanent placements to the appropriate candidates and managing/creating your own sales pipeline. You will be required to:
- Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.
- Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.
- Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.
- Allocate placements to the appropriate candidate(s) and liaise with the relevant client in a timely manner to maximise the success rate for fulfilled bookings.
- Complete daily operations reports.
- Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.
- Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).
- Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.
- Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.
N.b. This list is not exhaustive.
About you
Alongside your positive attitude, you will have the drive to succeed, the hunger to deliver and a desire to go that extra mile providing excellence in customer service.
- Previous Admin/Recruitment experience would be an advantage.
- Driving license is not essential but preferred.
- Computer literate (Microsoft office).
- Experience utilising time and organisation skills.
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- Able to perform well under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!
What we will give you
- 22 day holiday plus 8 days bank holiday total 30 days year 1, after 1 year service increase to 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays, after 5 years service increase to 28 days plus 8 bank holidays.
- Excellent benefits with achievable bonus/rewards - Realistic OTE of £28000 in the first year.
- Great exposure and responsibility early on.
- A supportive and fun team.
- Pension.
- Free parking.
Reports to: Branch Manager
Hours of work: 40 per week, 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred).
Experience:
- Recruiting: 1 year (preferred).
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
Recruitment Consultant in Exeter employer: Backline Logistics
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