Recruitment Consultant


Backline Logistics
Published
4th November 2025
Location
Bridgwater
Category
Job Type
Salary/Pay Figure
£26,000
Salary/Pay Type
Per Annum
Job Reference
BWREC

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater 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 essential
  • 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, 07:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

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