Recruitment Assistant

Company Overview

At Coinford, we are committed to be the contractor of choice for our clients and the employer of choice for our people.

We attract and retain talented individuals who deliver win-win solutions across all operations.

Our innovative and courageous approach is supported by structured training and development.

We prioritise safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, ensuring a positive experience for all.

As a successful family-run business, we take pride in our heritage and the strong values that have been passed down through generations.

It's a testament to our success that multiple generations of the same families choose to work with us, affirming that we are on the right path to becoming the employer of choice.

Join us and be part of a team that values professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

This role offers growth and opportunities, and we look forward to discussing these with you!

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

As a leading company in the construction industry, we recognise the value of investing in our employees' development.

The Candidate

Based in Smallfield (own transport preferred), this is a full-time, office-based role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offering an excellent opportunity for someone with previous recruitment, resourcing or recruitment administration experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established, fast-paced construction business.

As our Recruitment Assistant, you'll support the sourcing, recruitment and coordination of skilled construction operatives across a variety of live projects.

Working closely with Site Managers and the wider Labour team, you'll help ensure our sites have the skilled workforce they need to keep projects running safely, efficiently and on schedule.

No two days are the same.

You'll build relationships with candidates, coordinate recruitment activities, support onboarding and gain valuable experience in construction recruitment and labour planning, all while receiving ongoing training and mentoring from an experienced team.

If you're organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

While previous recruitment experience is important, we're equally looking for someone with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to learn, develop and build a long-term career with Coinford.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Work within a team to source, screen and recruit skilled and reliable construction operatives across a variety of trades.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding and retention of skilled construction operatives.
• Help build and maintain a talent pipeline of qualified construction operatives.
• Manage candidate relationships from initial contact through to placement and onboarding.
• Labour Management & Allocation
• Assist with coordinating labour allocations across construction sites.
• Liaise with Site Managers to understand upcoming labour requirements and update the team and respond to shortfalls or surpluses promptly.
• Maintain an accurate labour tracker, ensuring real-time knowledge of resource availability.
• Compliance & Safety
• Ensure all operatives are compliant with site safety regulations and possess relevant certifications (e. g. CSCS, CPCS, NPORS) before deployment.
• Assist with onboarding and right-to-work checks.
• Support health and safety initiatives and report non-compliance where necessary.
• Administration & Reporting
• Keep accurate records of recruitment activity, skill grading, training needs and allocations.
• Update recruitment systems and databases with candidate information and placement activity.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on workforce performance and upcoming labour requirements.

The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of their role.

What You’ll Learn

• Construction recruitment
• Labour planning
• Construction trades and qualifications
• Employment compliance
• Recruitment systems and databases
• Building relationships with Site Managers

Career Progression

As you develop your skills and knowledge, you'll have opportunities to take on additional responsibility and progress your career within our Recruitment and Labour team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within recruitment, resourcing or recruitment administration (agency or in-house).
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, comfortable working on the phone and building relationships with candidates and site teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable but not essential

• Knowledge of construction industry qualifications including CSCS and NPORS, and construction trades, site roles and industry terminology.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), CRM or workforce management software.

Benefits

• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Helping you save for the future with tax-efficient contributions.
• 25 Days Annual Leave – Plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Weekly Yoga Sessions – Relax and recharge with company-sponsored yoga every week.
• Death in Service Insurance Scheme – Providing financial security for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Training & Development Opportunities – Invest in your growth with learning and career progression support.
• Regular company social events - To foster connection, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.
• Free On-Site Parking at head office.