Recruitment and Training Assistant

Excellent recruitment and resourcing position in Harrogate Must have own vehicle and be happy to travel to sites About Our Client We're looking for a Recruitment & Training Coordinator to join our People team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll play a key part in attracting great talent, supporting new colleagues through their onboarding journey Job Description As our Recruitment & Training Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing the recruitment process from advert to induction, ensuring every candidate receives a professional and positive experience. Your responsibilities will include: Creating and advertising vacancies across a range of recruitment platforms and internal channels. Managing candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process using our HR system. Screening applications and coordinating recruitment campaigns across the business. Building strong relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and provide regular updates. Communicating with candidates throughout their recruitment journey, including interview invitations, feedback and offer discussions. Arranging and conducting interviews where appropriate. Completing all pre-employment checks, including references, right to work checks, DBS checks, medical appointments and drug & alcohol testing where required. Preparing contracts, offer packs and onboarding documentation. Coordinating induction dates and supporting new starters as they join the business. Attending recruitment events and careers fairs to promote opportunities within the company. Supporting the coordination of training programmes, induction sessions and CPC courses. Maintaining accurate recruitment, onboarding and training records, dashboards and reporting. Working with the wider People team to continually improve recruitment processes and the candidate experience. Providing occasional HR administrative support, including note-taking during employee relations meetings when required. The Successful Applicant You'll be someone who enjoys working at pace and can confidently juggle multiple vacancies and priorities without compromising on quality. You'll also have: At least two years' recruitment experience with a good understanding of recruitment legislation and best practice. Previous administration experience in a busy environment. Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with candidates, managers and colleagues at every level. The ability to prioritise a high volume of applications while maintaining an excellent candidate experience. A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Flexibility to travel between sites A full driving licence and access to transport What's on Offer A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum. Excellent benefits to support your professional and personal well-being. The opportunity to work in Harrogate within a reputable organisation in the transport & distribution industry. A permanent role with opportunities for career development and growth. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Recruitment and Training Assistant, we encourage you to apply today.