Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant (Temporary Desk Industrial Sector) Chester| Full 360 Role | £28-32k Basic  Uncapped Commission Are you an experienced Temp-focused Recruitment Consultant who thrives in a full 360 role and genuinely enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates? Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our award winning branch based in Chester , supporting a busy temporary desk with a strong focus on industrial, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing roles across the Chester 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 . Youll manage the complete 360 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 Whats App 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 Meridians 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 Were Looking For - Were 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

Whats 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 UKs largest award-winning independent recruitment consultancies , proudly recognised with a 3-Star Best Company to Work For accreditation by Recruitment International.

Were passionate about developing our people, rewarding success and creating a supportive, high-performance culture. Ready to take the next step? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Recruitment Consultant opportunity!