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Recruitment Consultant

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£27k - £29k Annual
Full-Time
Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Exeter 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 Exeter 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 not essential but preferred

* 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, 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* Private medical insurance

Education:

* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

* Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference: 225269363

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CV-Library

Recruitment Consultant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£27k - £29k Annual
Full-Time
Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our Exeter 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 Exeter 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 not essential but preferred

* 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, 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* Company events

* Company pension

* Private medical insurance

Education:

* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

* Recruiting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person
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Reference: 225269363

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