Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£28,000 - £32,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chester, CH4 9QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

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. You’ll 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 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 mindset

- Confidence, 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.

Ready to take the next step?

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