Recruitment Consultant

About the role

As a Recruitment Consultant at Driver Hire, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building strong client relationships and delivering recruitment solutions in the transport, logistics and manufacturing sectors. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job brief to placement, while developing a profitable client portfolio and maintaining a strong pipeline of active candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Win new business through proactive sales activity, client visits and networking
• Build relationships with decision-makers across the transport, logistics and manufacturing sectors
• Convert recruitment opportunities into job orders and ongoing client partnerships
• Manage and grow your own portfolio of clients
• Source, screen and interview candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies
• Match quality candidates to client requirements and fill vacancies efficiently
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job brief to placement
• Maintain a strong pipeline of active candidates and job-ready talent
• Achieve placement, sales and business development targets

About you

• Proven track record in sales, business development or client relationship management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confidence in cold calling, prospecting and developing new business opportunities
• Results-driven attitude with a passion for achieving targets
• Ability to build lasting relationships with both clients and candidates
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive uncapped bonus structure
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Birthday leave every year
• 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service
• Recognition and rewards for high performance

About us

Driver Hire is a market leader in transport, logistics and manufacturing recruitment. Success is driven by activity, and we provide the resources, support and market-leading brand to help our team accelerate their careers and earnings through generating opportunities, filling jobs and building long-term client relationships.