Job Description

Recruitment Assistant


Salary - 25k


Be the first point of contact. Shape the candidate journey.


We are looking for a proactive and organised Recruitment Assistant to support our end-to-end driver recruitment process. This role focuses exclusively on recruiting drivers and is ideal for someone with strong customer service skills and experience in recruitment who wants to grow their career in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.


As a Recruitment Assistant, you will be a key support to the Recruitment Team, helping to ensure our processes run smoothly, efficiently and professionally. You will assist with attracting, screening, progressing and onboarding new drivers, while providing excellent service to applicants, colleagues and line managers


Key Responsibilities:


Support the end-to-end recruitment process for driver roles, ensuring all stages are completed efficiently and effectively.
Identify and agree on the most effective attraction methods to reach the best candidates.
Create compelling job adverts that attract top talent.
Ensure vacancies are advertised across appropriate platforms to maximise reach.
Coordinate and manage the application process, ensuring a smooth experience for all candidates.
Organise and conduct interviews, ensuring a professional and efficient process.
Support the facilitation of group assessment days.
Arrange medicals for new and existing drivers.
Liaise with clients to organise and support job fayres, careers events, local education programmes etc.
Ensure all Right to Work, medicals and other critical recruitment processes are followed.
Always deliver outstanding customer service to both customers and colleagues.
Report weekly/ monthly figures to the Recruitment Manager to support the trend analysis.


Knowledge and Qualifications:


Essential:


Previous experience in a resourcing/recruitment role.
Knowledge of legislation covering recruitment and selection processes.
Driving Licence.
Strong customer service background.


Desirable:


Experience of using an ATS (Applicant Tracking System).
L2 Recruitment Resourcer qualification.
Knowledge of effective advertising routes to attract the best candidates.
Knowledge of compiling job descriptions.
Knowledge of the transport sector.
Good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
Ability to build rapport quickly with both internal and external teams.


Additional Info
All employees must be willing to undergo the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and obtain a DBS certificate. These checks help ensure the honesty and integrity of individuals working at a Nuclear Licensed Site or with sensitive nuclear information.


SPS Bus welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.


Job Type: Permanent


Work Location: In person