Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Operations
Volume Operations and Engineering
£28,000 - £32,000 DOE + Benefits
Are you energised by fast-paced recruitment and keeping high-volume operations moving? We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to play a vital role in hiring the people who keep our transport network running safely, smoothly, and on time.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll manage candidate journeys end to end, support large-scale recruitment campaigns, and work closely with operations and training teams to get new starters road-ready.
The Role
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll support operational recruitment across the business, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience from application through to onboarding. You'll be a key partner to recruiters, operations, and training, helping maximise conversion, efficiency, and compliance.
What You'll Be Doing
Candidate Management
* Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process
* Manage communications, updates, and queries professionally and efficiently
* Support candidate screening and pipeline management
* Coordinate pre-boarding activities including medicals and licence applications
Recruitment Support
* Support assessment days, including logistics, reporting, and candidate follow-up
* Schedule interviews and liaise with training schools on assessments and inductions
* Provide administrative support to high-volume recruitment campaigns
Pre-boarding & Onboarding
* Coordinate start dates, inductions, and onboarding documentation
* Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed accurately and on time
* Work with internal stakeholders to ensure new starters are fully prepared
Reporting & Compliance
* Maintain accurate recruitment records in Workday
* Produce reports on pipeline activity, assessments, and onboarding metrics
* Ensure compliance with internal processes and external regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment
* Strong candidate management and recruitment coordination skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
* Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
* Confident using ATS/HR systems and Microsoft Office
What Success Looks Like
* Strong conversion ratios from application to start
* Timely establishment of new starters
* High levels of system accuracy, compliance, and governance
Key Stakeholders
* HR
* Operations
* Training School
If you enjoy working at pace, take pride in delivering a seamless candidate experience, and want to play a key role in keeping a transport operation fully staffed and operational, we'd love to hear from you.