Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk Industrial Sector) Chester| Full 360 Role | £28-32k Basic + Uncapped Commission
Are you an experienced Temp-focused Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a full 360 role and genuinely enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates?
Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our award winning branch based in Chester, supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Chester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own desk, developing new business and delivering a high-volume, high-quality temp solution.
The Role
This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm. Youll manage the complete 360 recruitment lifecycle, working closely with the Branch Manager and wider team to grow and maintain a profitable temporary desk.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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 Meridians 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 due to regular client visits.
What Were Looking For - Were keen to hear from ambitious recruitment professionals who can demonstrate:
* 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 deskideally
* Strong relationship-building and customer service skills
* A proactive, sales-driven and target-focused mindset
* Confidence, resilience and a whatever it takes team attitude
Whats in It for You? In return for your hard work and results, Meridian Business Support offers:
* Competitive salary
* Uncapped commission
* Laptop & mobile phone
* Excellent career progression and structured development
* Industry-recognised training and qualifications
Benefits include:
* 23 days holiday plus your birthday off
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Annual awards & conference weekend away
* Incentives and long service awards
* Pension & Death in Service cover
* Health Cash Plan
* Childcare vouchers
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Free eye tests & lifestyle discounts
About Meridian Business Support
Meridian Business Support is one of the UKs largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies, proudly recognised with a 3-Star Best Company to Work For accreditation by Recruitment International.
Were passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Recruitment Consultant opportunity!
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