Recruitment Consultant

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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

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Company: Bristol Industrial
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Job Description:

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

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Posted: May 8th, 2026