Recruitment Coordinator

About Us: At Woodside Logistics Group, we've been keeping the UK and Ireland moving since 1967. As one of the region's leading logistics providers, we deliver integrated transport, distribution, warehousing, customs and global freight solutions through our family of specialist businesses.

As a family-owned company, we're proud of our reputation for delivering exceptional service while investing in the people who make it happen. We believe in creating an environment where our team members feel valued, supported and empowered to build rewarding careers, with opportunities to learn, develop and grow alongside our business.

Your New Opportunity: Due to the continued growth and success of Woodside Logistics Group, we are delighted to be expanding our HR Team and are looking to recruit an additional Recruitment Coordinator to join us.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work in partnership with hiring managers across the Group to deliver an efficient, professional and high-quality recruitment service, supporting the attraction and selection of talent across our diverse business.

As our Recruitment Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping the candidate experience from initial application through to onboarding. You will coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring vacancies are managed efficiently, candidates receive a positive and engaging experience, and hiring managers are supported every step of the way.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, people-focused and passionate about delivering an outstanding recruitment experience while contributing to the continued growth and success of Woodside Logistics Group.

What This Role Involves:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across the Group, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Proactively source, attract and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of recruitment channels, including job boards, social media and networking.
• Draft, advertise and manage vacancies through the Company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and other recruitment platforms.
• Screen applications, shortlist candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Conduct interviews where appropriate and support managers throughout the selection process.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, providing timely communication and ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Prepare and issue offers of employment, coordinate pre-employment checks and support the onboarding and induction process for new starters.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and produce regular recruitment updates and reports for management.
• Monitor recruitment performance, including advertising effectiveness, interview attendance, time-to-hire and onboarding progress, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the Company's Employee Referral Scheme, maintaining accurate records and liaising with Payroll to ensure eligible referral payments are processed.
• Support employer branding initiatives by contributing to recruitment marketing campaigns, careers events, social media content and other attraction activities.
• Assist with the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of recruitment systems, processes and best practice.
• Undertake any other recruitment or HR-related duties as reasonably required.

What You'll Need:

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in recruitment (in-house or agency)
• Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns from start to finish
• Confident in engaging and building relationships with candidates at all levels
• Experience sourcing talent through various channels (job boards, social media, networking, referrals)
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and online recruitment platforms.
• A proactive, professional and customer-focused approach.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience recruiting within the logistics, transport, distribution or supply chain sector
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD membership.
• Experience supporting onboarding and pre-employment screening.
• Experience using social media and digital recruitment tools to attract candidates.

The Person We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Builds strong working relationships with managers, colleagues and candidates.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work with excellent attention to detail.
• Is keen to continuously learn, develop and improve.

What You'll Get: In return for your commitment and contribution, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary.
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 33 days' annual leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular company events and wellbeing initiatives
• Free on-site parking
• Modern, state-of-the-art office facilities
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every team member feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note: The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Where the number of applications received exceeds the anticipated volume, the Company reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria in order to facilitate the selection process.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent criminal convictions during the recruitment process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining a position with the Company. Any disclosure will be considered fairly and in line with the requirements of the role and applicable legislation.