Job Description

At DB Cargo UK we're currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Team based in Doncaster on a 12 month fixed term contract.


You will be responsible in overseeing the end to end recruitment process for various roles across the business, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure the Talent Acquisition Strategy is implemented appropriately.


The role covers recruitment and selection across the whole of the UK, based out of our head office in Doncaster, however flexibility to travel as and when required to other sites is needed.


From Train Drivers to Management Accountants and everything in between, this role is defined by it's variety and working with a vast number of key stake holders and candidates to be the first face of DB Cargo UK when it comes to recruitment.

What will you be doing?

Working with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand recruitment requirements within areas across the business.


Manage end to end recruitment including advert writing, candidate screening, interview support and onboarding.


Manage recruitment trackers and ATS systems for all recruitment activity.


Support with process review within the Talent Acquisition team to drive improvements and efficiencies within the team.


Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.


Manage respective candidate pools to ensure qualified candidates remain engaged in current or future opportunities


Support the wider team with the delivery of the overall Talent Management Strategy which aligns to DB Cargo UK's overall business strategy.


Championing diversity, equality, and inclusion by embedding inclusive hiring practices at every stage of the recruitment process

Who are we looking for?

Ideally you will have experience of the 360 recruitment lifecylce, either in house or agency - with demonstrable experience of managing your own portfolio of roles


Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS


Knowledge of Right to Work Regulations and compliance.


Organised & Resilient - able to adapt to every changing priorities.


Excellent customer service/stakeholder management capabilities - confident in being the specialist and advising and guiding Hiring Managers through best practice and process


Able to work to process but confident to make decisions if they stray away from the norm as long as the decision made is within policy


Ability to identify challenges and work to implement solutions

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:


25,000.00 - 30,000.00 per annum dependent on experience


37 hours per week (Mon - Fri) Min 3 days in the office with flexibility to work from home on occasion


25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution


Free on-site parking


EV charging at selected sites


Health Cash Plan Available


Cycle to work Scheme


Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values


Access to DB Learning world


We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.


Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content


We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme