Newcastle-under-Lyme
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 mindsetConfidence, 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST4 2LW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Sept 2026 Closing date: 21 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr
