Hybrid Recruitment Consultant - NO SALES in Runcorn

Job Title: Hybrid Recruitment Consultant - NO SALES

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 17:00

Salary: 30,000 - 32,500 DOE

Overview

The Hybrid Recruitment Consultant – Logistics & Driving will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of staffing solutions across our new contract. Combining workforce planning with hands-on recruitment, this role is responsible for attracting, onboarding, and deploying high-quality warehouse and driving staff to meet client demand.

Acting as the key link between clients, operations, and candidates, the consultant will ensure consistent fulfilment, high service levels, and a reliable workforce that supports operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Delivery

• Plan, forecast, and allocate drivers and warehouse operatives to meet daily and weekly client requirements.
• Develop workforce plans aligned with volume forecasts, seasonal trends, and operational needs.
• Ensure optimum workforce utilisation, balancing fulfilment, cost efficiency, and service delivery.
• Proactively manage shift coverage, resolving shortages and last-minute requirements.

Recruitment & Talent Pipeline

• Source, attract, and recruit warehouse and driving candidates to meet ongoing and future demand.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of compliant, work-ready candidates.
• Conduct interviews, registrations, and assessments in line with client requirements.
• Work closely with marketing and resourcing channels to drive candidate flow.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong relationships with on-site and client operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for all staffing requirements and day-to-day coordination.
• Ensure service delivery meets or exceeds SLAs and client expectations.
• Provide regular updates on fulfilment levels, challenges, and workforce performance.

Candidate Management & Engagement

• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, and deployment of candidates.
• Maintain regular communication to ensure attendance, performance, and retention.
• Manage bookings, shift confirmations, and real-time changes.
• Build strong relationships with the workforce to improve engagement and retention.

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure all candidates meet legal and company compliance standards (Right to Work, licences, CPC, WTD, RT(WT)R).
• Maintain accurate records within CRM and workforce management systems.
• Monitor KPIs such as fulfilment, absence, and attrition.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse trends in demand, fill rates, and workforce performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment efficiency and workforce planning.
• Support implementation of systems, processes, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with wider recruitment teams to ensure a consistent supply of talent.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of logistics, driving, and warehousing environments.
• Proven ability to balance recruitment activity with operational planning.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly in compliance and scheduling.
• Proficient in CRM systems, workforce planning tools, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in recruitment (logistics/driving preferred) or transport planning.
• Knowledge of driver legislation, WTD, and RT(WT)R regulations.
• Experience managing high-volume temporary workforces.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.