£28,000–£32,000 depending on experience + up to £2,000 annual commission
Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm
Bring people and opportunity togetherAre you a confident relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-moving environment?
We’re looking for an energetic and highly organised Contract Recruiter to join Pertemps in Leicester. Working closely with one of our key distribution clients, you’ll become the driving force behind attracting, recruiting and supporting a reliable workforce that keeps their operation moving.
This is much more than filling vacancies. You’ll build strong relationships, understand changing workforce demands and deliver a recruitment service that candidates, workers and the client can genuinely rely on.
What you’ll be doing:
No two days will be the same. You’ll take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment journey, including:
Creating engaging recruitment campaigns to attract high-quality candidates
Proactively sourcing talent through job boards, social media, referrals and local networks
Screening, interviewing and selecting candidates for current and future vacancies
Working closely with the onsite team to understand forecasts and workforce requirements
Coordinating recruitment campaigns, inductions and assessment centres
Managing candidate availability and ensuring shifts are effectively supported
Completing right-to-work checks, pre-employment screening and compliance processes
Providing ongoing worker care, including support with attendance, welfare and payroll queries
Building trusted relationships with candidates, colleagues and client stakeholders
Monitoring service levels, recruitment activity and key performance indicators
Using data and market insight to continuously improve attraction, retention and service delivery
As this position supports a busy local distribution operation, you may also help monitor drivers’ working hours, availability and compliance, providing coaching and support where required.
What we’re looking for:
You may already work in recruitment, account management, sales, customer service, logistics or a fast-paced operational environment. Recruitment experience would be valuable, but it isn’t essential—full training will be provided.
What matters most is that you are:
An engaging and confident communicator
Naturally proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
Comfortable balancing several priorities at once
Resilient and calm when working under pressure
Commercially aware and focused on delivering results
Confident working independently while contributing to a wider team
Able to build strong relationships with people at every level
Passionate about providing an inclusive and positive candidate experience
Flexible and willing to support out-of-hours escalations and occasional weekend cover during peak periods
Why join Pertemps?
Pertemps is one of the UK’s largest independently owned recruitment businesses. Since 1961, we have helped organisations and communities thrive by connecting great people with great opportunities.
Joining us means becoming part of an established, people-focused business where your contribution is recognised and your development matters. You’ll have access to structured learning, professional development opportunities and potential progression through recruitment apprenticeships and recognised REC qualifications.
Ready to make an impact?
If you love working with people, enjoy the pace of recruitment and want a role where your work makes an immediate difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build an exceptional workforce in Leicester
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year