Recruitment Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Recruitment Specialist to join our Mitie Team to provide administrative support in a varied and interesting role. This is a key role as we continue to grow.

Location: Mitie | 1st Floor, Unit 9 Silverwood Business Park, 70 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, Craigavon, County Armagh, BT66 6SY, UK

Hours: 40 hrs per week, Mon – Fri (9am-5pm) with flexibility considered

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Holidays: 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Finance Options
• Flexible working
• Virtual GP and video/phone consultations
• Financial wellbeing assistance through Salary Finance scheme
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices)
• High street discounts via MiDeals
• Life cover up to four times salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Mitie Matching Share Plan

Responsibilities:

• Short- and long-term recruitment strategy
• Build high-quality internal teams
• Workforce planning
• Employee onboarding and retention
• Compliance and training management
• Create systems and processes to support recruitment
• Support managers and candidates across the Craigavon office with the recruitment process
• Market roles on social media and job vacancy platforms
• Review and manage existing and new job posts and onboarding of new staff
• Schedule interviews with applicants
• Carry out due diligence checks for new candidates (e.g., DBS, Right-to-Work, screening)
• Source job advertising opportunities to enhance recruitment possibilities
• Enroll new candidates on induction courses and issue appropriate study material
• Provide timely responses to candidates’ recruitment needs
• Maintain accurate data on new candidates pre- and post‑induction course
• Track and maintain accurate data regarding headcount requirements, providing monthly reports on joiners and leavers
• Compliantly follow the recruitment process
• Carry out inductions in groups and one‑to‑one sessions
• Complete initial probationary paperwork
• Other tasks as required by management in line with the role
• Actively work with recruiters, management and stakeholders to communicate effectively within the organisation

Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years’ experience in a recruitment role or as a manager completing recruitment tasks frequently, with demonstrable evidence
• Previous experience with marketing candidates, administering vacancies, posting jobs, organising and holding interviews, shortlisting, and working with stakeholders
• Knowledge of computers, recruitment software and social media marketing for roles
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and email
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants must have a 5‑year checkable history
• Must successfully pass a PSNI check as per BS5979 and BS7858 screening
• Must pass a PNC check to work in a security environment

Legal & Equality Statement: We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.