Job Description:

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Exeter Office.

About Us

Backline 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.

The Position

As 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.

You will be required to:

• Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.
• Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.
• Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.
• 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.
• Complete daily operations reports.
• Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.
• Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).
• Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.
• Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.

N.b. This list is not exhaustive.

About you

Alongside 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.

• Previous Admin/Recruitment experience would be an advantage.
• Driving license is not essential but preferred
• Computer literate (Microsoft office)
• Experience utilising time and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email
• Strong written and spoken English
• Able to perform well under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!

What we will give you

• 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
• Excellent benefits with achievable bonus'/rewards - Realistic OTE of £28000 in the first year.
• Great exposure and responsibility early on
• A supportive and fun team
• Pension
• Free parking

Reports to: Branch Manager

Hours of work: 40 per week, 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person