Recruiter - 6 Month FTC
Posted 1 day ago by Travis Perkins plc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Internal Recruiter role at Travis Perkins plc is a 6-month fixed-term contract aimed at supporting Branch Management teams with their hiring needs, particularly for HGV drivers. The position emphasizes delivering an exceptional candidate experience and collaborating with various stakeholders to source candidates effectively. Flexibility in working location is offered, with occasional travel to Northampton required. The role presents an opportunity for further career advancement within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Branch Management teams with their hiring needs.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience for all applicants.
- Collaborate with Branch Managers and Regional Directors to provide expert recruitment support.
- Source candidates across various channels, particularly for HGV driver roles.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of engaged and qualified drivers.
- Assist the Specialist Driver Recruiter in meeting the demand for HGV drivers.
- Work collaboratively with the recruitment team to manage busy periods.
Key Skills:
- Ability to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in recruitment, preferably agency or internal.
- Creative problem-solving skills to challenge the status quo.
- Ability to source candidates effectively across various channels.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Northamptonshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Internal Recruiter – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for further opportunities within the company)
Who We Are
Travis Perkins plc is more than just the trucks you see on the road or the bags of sand on your neighbour’s driveway. We’re the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, supporting the construction and home improvement industries with over 20 businesses and 1,900+ locations. Our team of 25,000+ colleagues is committed to delivering outstanding service to our customers.
Right now, our in-house Resourcing Team is looking for an Internal Recruiter to support our Branch Management teams with their hiring needs.
About The Role
You don’t need previous experience in internal recruitment—many of our team started out in agency recruitment. What matters to us is your ability to deliver an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every applicant feels valued, regardless of the outcome. You’ll work closely with our Branch Managers and Regional Directors, providing expert support and advice when needed. You won’t shy away from challenging the status quo and thinking outside the box to achieve great results. We also have specialist roles within the business, so you’ll be skilled at sourcing candidates across various channels. A key focus of this role will be supporting our Specialist Driver Recruiter, helping to meet the growing demand for HGV drivers across four of our businesses, spanning over 700 locations. We all know that recruiting HGV drivers in today’s market isn’t easy, but we’ve made great progress in the last 18 months. Your job will be to continue building a strong pipeline of engaged and qualified drivers, ready for our Branch Managers to bring on board. We’re a team that pulls together. When things get busy, we help each other out—so expect plenty of variety!
What’s In It For You
We’ve been working remotely for most of this year, so we’re flexible on location. However, occasional travel to Northampton will be required when needed. Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 17:00, but we’re happy to be flexible for the right person. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Staff discounts across various businesses
- MyPerks, an online platform with discounts across thousands of UK retailers
This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential for an extension or further opportunities within the company. If you’re ready for a challenging, rewarding, and FUN role within our respected Internal Recruitment team, we’d love to hear from you! APPLY NOW!