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Recruitment Consultant – Industrial Temps Desk

Salary: £33,000 basic + OTE £45,000+ in Year 1

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Excellent career prospects, supportive team culture

Our client is a well-established recruitment business with a strong reputation across both permanent and temporary markets. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to quality, they support a diverse portfolio of industrial clients and offer a stable, well-resourced environment for consultants to thrive.

They are now seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a busy temps desk, supplying industrial staff across warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and related sectors. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role with scope to grow into team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of industrial clients, building long-term relationships through trust, responsiveness and results.

• Source, screen and place temporary candidates into roles with speed and accuracy, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose placements.

• Maintain regular client contact to forecast staffing needs, manage bookings and resolve service issues.

• Write and post compelling job adverts across platforms including Reed, Totaljobs and CV-Library.

• Conduct candidate registrations, right-to-work checks and onboarding documentation.

• Maintain accurate records via the CRM and ensure full compliance with AWR, GDPR and internal policies.

• Participate in out-of-hours rota (if applicable) to support client needs and candidate availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally within the industrial or temps market.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage client expectations under pressure.

• Confident communicator with a proactive, delivery-driven mindset.

• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Career Development:

This role offers clear progression into a Team Manager position for the right candidate. If you’re a consistent biller who thrives on autonomy and wants to build a long-term career, this business will support your growth with structured development and leadership opportunities.

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