Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Temporary Desk (Industrial Sector)

Location: Rochdale

We are recruiting a Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and growing branch in Rochdale, supporting a busy temporary desk that focuses on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the area. The position is permanent and full time, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and offers an opportunity to run your own desk and develop new business while delivering a high volume, high quality temporary solution.

Responsibilities

• 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 for frequent client visits.

Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary plus un capped commission and car allowance with laptop and mobile phone provided. Additional benefits include:

• 23 days holiday plus birthday off
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Annual awards and conference weekend away
• Incentives and long service awards
• Pension and death in service cover
• Health cash plan
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye test and lifestyle discounts