Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk - Industrial Sector) Chester | Full 360 Role | £28-32k Basic + Uncapped Commission
Are you an experienced Temp-focused Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a full 360 role and genuinely enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates?
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our award winning branch based in Chester, supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Chester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own desk, developing new business and delivering a high-volume, high-quality temp solution.
The Role
This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. You’ll manage the complete 360 recruitment lifecycle, working closely with the Branch Manager and wider team to grow and maintain a profitable temporary desk.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sourcing and placing candidates into temporary assignments across industrial and logistics environments
- Managing all branch enquiries via phone and email from both clients and candidates
- Weekly payroll responsibility for 40+ temporary workers
- Writing and posting engaging job adverts across job boards and internal platforms
- Conducting telephone screens, face-to-face and WhatsApp video registrations
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact and on-site visits
- Negotiating rates and terms with both clients and candidates
- Generating new business using sales, business development, marketing and networking techniques
- Identifying leads and converting them into sales opportunities
- Arranging and attending client meetings to present Meridian’s recruitment solutions
- Keeping CRM records fully up to date and compliant
- Understanding market trends, margins and competitor activity to maximise performance
- Achieving KPIs and contributing positively to the wider branch success
Your own transport is essential due to regular client visits.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Recruitment Consultant, Temp Consultant or Internal Recruiter
- Proven experience recruiting within industrial sectors (warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, production)
- A successful track record of running a temp desk ideally
- Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
- A proactive, sales-driven and target-focused mindset
- Confidence, resilience and a "whatever it takes" team attitude
What’s in It for You?
- Uncapped commission
- Excellent career progression and structured development
- Industry-recognised training and qualifications
Benefits include:
- 23 days holiday plus your birthday off
- Incentives and long service awards
- Pension & Death in Service cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
About Meridian Business Support
Meridian Business Support is one of the UK’s largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies, proudly recognised with a 3-Star "Best Company to Work For" accreditation by Recruitment International.
We’re passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Job details
- Company: Meridian Business Support
- Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Chester, CH4 9QH
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
- Closing date: 21 Oct 2026
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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