Driving Recruitment Consultant

Driving Recruitment Consultant Location: Milton Keynes – Midlands Hub Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Benefits: Uncapped commission & performance incentives Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Interaction Recruitment is looking for a Driving Recruitment Consultant to join our Midlands Hub & develop a Driving recruitment desk from our Milton Keynes office. This is a full 360-degree recruitment position combining business development, client management, candidate recruitment, compliance & the day-to-day coordination of temporary driving bookings. You will be responsible for developing new business, recruiting professional drivers & delivering a reliable recruitment service to transport, distribution & logistics clients. Your responsibilities will include: Developing new Driving recruitment business across Milton Keynes & the surrounding area Contacting transport, logistics, distribution & manufacturing businesses Arranging & attending client meetings Building long-term relationships with new & existing customers Managing temporary, contract & permanent driving requirements Recruiting Class 1, Class 2, 7.5-tonne, van & specialist drivers Advertising vacancies & maintaining an active candidate pipeline Registering, interviewing & assessing drivers Checking licences, qualifications, right-to-work documentation & relevant compliance Confirming pay rates, working hours, assignment details & client requirements Coordinating daily bookings, cancellations & replacement drivers Maintaining regular contact with clients & temporary workers Resolving service issues quickly & professionally Supporting payroll, timesheet & administrative processes Working towards agreed sales, margin & activity targets Participating in an out-of-hours service or rota where required Collaborating with colleagues across the Midlands Hub & wider Driving division We are particularly interested in applicants with previous Driving recruitment or temporary recruitment experience. You should have: Experience managing or developing a temporary recruitment desk Strong new business development skills The ability to manage urgent & changing recruitment requirements Good attention to detail A professional & organised approach Confidence dealing with clients, drivers & operational managers A clear understanding of the importance of driver compliance The ability to build & maintain a reliable temporary worker pool A full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle Knowledge of drivers’ hours, Working Time rules, licence categories, Driver CPC requirements & agency Driving compliance would be advantageous. Full training on Interaction Recruitment’s systems, compliance procedures & internal processes will be provided. Interaction Recruitment combines the infrastructure of an established national business with the flexibility of an independent company. We offer: A competitive basic salary, dependent on experience Uncapped commission Monthly, quarterly & annual incentives Established job boards, databases & recruitment systems Driving-specific training & compliance support Access to national client & candidate relationships Support from experienced recruitment managers The autonomy to develop your own desk Clear career-development opportunities To apply, please submit your CV or contact Jean Lenton at for a confidential discussion