RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST 3 MONTH FTC

Recruitment Specialist – 3 Month FTC

Normanton

Type: Temporary, Full-time (3 months)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Reporting to: Head of HR

Liaising with: Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Team, Hiring Managers, External Agencies, Candidates and New Recruits.

The role holder will provide hands-on support to the Talent Acquisition Specialist during a busy period of recruitment activity. The role will manage a portfolio of operational vacancies through the full 360 recruitment process, from vacancy briefing and attraction through to screening, interview coordination, offer and onboarding. Working at pace across multiple sites and job families, the role holder will keep candidates and hiring managers updated, maintain accurate records, and help reduce reliance on recruitment agencies wherever possible.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for an agreed portfolio of operational vacancies across the business.
• Take vacancy briefs from hiring managers, understanding role requirements, timescales, and candidate profiles.
• Write and advertise vacancies across relevant recruitment channels.
• Source candidates through job boards, CV databases, referrals, and local recruitment networks.
• Screen applications and conduct telephone interviews to assess suitability, availability, salary expectations, and right to work.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles, including Drivers, Engineers, and Breakdown Controllers.
• Present shortlisted candidates to hiring managers with clear recommendations and screening notes.
• Coordinate interviews, assessments, and recruitment activity, ensuring all parties are kept informed throughout the process.
• Manage candidate communication from application through to offer, delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Support offer management, pre-employment checks, onboarding activities, and handover to the HR team.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, vacancies, and candidate data within the HRIS (UKG) and recruitment trackers.
• Engage with approved recruitment agencies in line with business processes and agreed terms.
• Use direct sourcing methods wherever possible to reduce agency spend and improve recruitment outcomes.
• Prioritize urgent vacancies while effectively managing multiple roles across sites and departments.
• Ensure recruitment activity is carried out in line with Company policies, data protection requirements, and current legislation.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and wider HR team to manage priorities, workload, and vacancy ownership.
• Provide flexible support across the recruitment function as business needs evolve.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.