About Us

Knowing what to look for in candidates for essential roles in production and supply chain processes is our specialty.

From our extensive experience across light and heavy industrial businesses in production, manufacturing and logistics, we understand the specific skills and attributes that make a candidate ideally suited to the sector. Our flexible workforce solutions provide the agility needed to develop the right approach for successful outcomes.We continually screen and assess current and potential candidates, and we have a pool of suitable candidates readily available who have the right range of skills from technical know-how to physical endurance and teamwork. Our deep knowledge of the sector means we're confident our candidates are the right fit for manufacturing, production and logistics roles.

About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Consultant / Team Leader to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment and enjoys engaging with candidates over the phone. You will be primarily responsible for sourcing, screening, and on-boarding candidates for blue-collar industrial roles across warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing, while also supporting the performance and development of other recruiters in the team.

The position will involve approximately 80% of your time focused on hands-on recruitment and 20% on team leadership activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Conduct a minimum of 90 phone screens and 30 interviews per week
• Source candidates through various channels, including:

1. Online job boards and company database

2. Social media groups and professional networks

3. Industry referrals and talent pools

4. Targeted advertising campaigns

• Maintain proactive communication with potential candidates, even when no immediate role is available

Screening & Assessment

• Evaluate candidate suitability based on experience, skills, and job requirements
• Conduct in-depth phone and face-to-face interviews
• Request and review on-boarding documents, ensuring compliance with pre-employment requirements
• Administer reference checks, medical questionnaires, police checks, and other verifications as needed

Collaboration & Placement

• Work closely with account managers to understand client job requirements
• Match suitable candidates to job openings and coordinate placements
• Maintain accurate records in the recruitment database

Team Leadership (20%)

• Hold regular check-ins and performance catch-ups with other recruiters in the team
• Provide guidance and support to team members on sourcing strategies and recruitment best practices
• Help monitor individual and team performance against KPIs
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment

Follow-Up & Relationship Management

• Provide candidates with timely updates on their application progress
• Build strong relationships with candidates to encourage referrals and long-term engagement
• Ensure all recruitment activities align with company standards and client expectations

Key Skills & Attributes

• Resilience & Persistence - Able to manage high call volumes and maintain consistent follow-up
• Strong Communication - Confident phone manner and ability to effectively engage both candidates and team members
• Time Management - Capable of balancing personal recruitment targets with leadership responsibilities
• Attention to Detail - Ensure all compliance and on-boarding steps are thoroughly completed
• Leadership Mindset - Willingness to support and coach others while leading by example
• Proactive Approach - Ability to build candidate pipelines and maintain engagement across multiple roles

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in recruitment (2 years would be great)
• Experience sourcing high volume blue-collar candidates is a plus
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience is desirable, but not mandatory
• Strong computer skills, including experience with recruitment databases and Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Access to our established EAP
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Paid wellness day off each quarter plus birthday leave
• Embark on a thrilling adventure with a global leader in recruitment
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued
• We even do hybrid working! With 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• A recruitment delivery role without the sales!

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