Recruitment Consultant

Job description:\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Exeter Office.\n\nAbout Us\n\nBackline 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 Exeter branch itself well established with both a loyal client and candidate base.\n\nThe Position\n\nAs 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.\n\nYou will be required to:\n\n * Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.\n\n * Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.\n\n * Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.\n\n * 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.\n\n * Complete daily operations reports.\n\n * Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.\n\n * Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).\n\n * Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.\n\n * Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.\n\nN.b. This list is not exhaustive.\n\nAbout you\n\nAlongside 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.\n\n * Previous Admin/Recruitment experience would be an advantage.\n\n * Driving license is not essential but preferred\n\n * Computer literate (Microsoft office)\n\n * Experience utilising time and organisation skills\n\n * Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email\n\n * Strong written and spoken English\n\n * Able to perform well under pressure\n\n * Excellent attention to detail\n\n * Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!\n\nWhat we will give you\n\n * 22 day holiday plus 8 days bank holiday total 30 days year 1, after 1 year service increase to 25 days plus 8 days bank holidays, after 5 years service increase to 28 days plus 8 bank holidays\n\n * Excellent benefits with achievable bonus'/rewards - Realistic OTE of £28000 in the first year.\n\n * Great exposure and responsibility early on\n\n * A supportive and fun team\n\n * Pension\n\n * Free parking\n\nReports to: Branch Manager\n\nHours of work: 40 per week, 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Permanent\n\nBenefits:\n\n * Company events\n\n * Company pension\n\n * Private medical insurance\n\nEducation:\n\n * A-Level or equivalent (preferred)\n\nExperience:\n\n * Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)\n\nLicence/Certification:\n\n * Driving Licence (preferred)\n\nWork Location: In person