Recruitment Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Bridgwater Office. About Us Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor, transport operator and training provider, with over 30 years of expertise serving the Transport & Logistics sector. We have over 10 branches located across the South of England with the Bridgwater branch itself well established with both a loyal client and candidate base. The Position As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for branch recruitment, allocating of temporary and/or permanent placements to the appropriate candidates and managing/creating your own sales pipeline. You will be required to:

• Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.
• Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.
• Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.
• Allocate placements to the appropriate candidate(s) and liaise with the relevant client in a timely manner to maximise the success rate for fulfilled bookings.
• Complete daily operations reports.
• Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.
• Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).
• Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.
• Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.

N.b. This list is not exhaustive. About you Alongside your positive attitude – you will have the drive to succeed, the hunger to deliver and a desire to go that extra mile providing excellence in customer service.

• Previous Admin/Recruitment experience would be an advantage.
• Driving license is essential
• Computer literate (Microsoft office)
• Experience utilising time and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email
• Strong written and spoken English
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!

What we will give you

• 25 days holiday inclusive of BH rising to 30 days after 1 years service
• Excellent benefits with achievable bonus'/rewards - Realistic OTE of £30000 in the first year.
• Great exposure and responsibility early on
• A supportive and fun team
• Pension
• Regular work events / team building days
• Free parking

Reports to: Branch Manager Hours of work: 40 per week, between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.