Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk – Industrial Sector) Newcastle under Lyme |£28-32k Basic + Uncapped Commission

Are you an experienced Temp-focused Recruitment Consultant who enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates?

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our branch based in Newcastle under Lyme, supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Stoke 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. You’ll manage the full 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 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 due to regular client visits.

What We’re Looking For - We’re 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 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

What’s 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 UK’s largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies, proudly recognised with a 3‑Star “Best Company to Work For” accreditation by Recruitment International.
We’re passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture.