Internal Recruiter (12 month FTC) – Remote with periodic travel to Northampton Head Office
Who we are
We’re Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s leading name in building materials, providing everything needed to build, develop, and maintain the spaces we live and work in. As a FTSE 250 company with over 200 years of experience, our five powerhouse businesses cover all the essentials: Travis Perkins for building materials and kitchens, Toolstation for power tools and plumbing gear, Keyline for drainage and pipework, BSS for heating and cooling systems, and CCF for insulation and wall/ceiling materials. With a team of 19,000 passionate colleagues, we’re proud to lead the way in the industry, delivering exceptional service and building lasting connections with our customers and suppliers.
What you’ll be doing
It’s an exciting time to join our Recruitment team, as we embark on a transformation journey to further enhance and streamline our service and standards!
As a key player in this process, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a range of non-management roles, including HGV Drivers, Branch Apprentices, and Kitchen Sales Designers - balancing approximately 20-25 vacancies at a time. Proactivity and transparent communication are essential for success, as you mobilise sourcing tools to expand your talent pool to find the best candidates for our careers.
You’ll work closely with our Regional Recruitment Business Partners and stakeholders to deliver an efficient, streamlined recruitment experience that meets the needs of the business and leads our market. Your role will involve sourcing top-tier candidates, optimising recruitment strategies, and driving improvements to ensure we're consistently attracting the best talent.
Alongside your typical day-to-day recruitment activities, we’d love your support with our transformative projects, seizing the opportunity to influence and shape how we recruit now and into the future. We’re passionate about creating an amazing candidate and stakeholder experience - are you?
What’s in it for You?
You’ll be working remotely (or on a hybrid basis if you prefer) for a company that’s been leading the industry for over 200 years. Travis Perkins offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can develop your career alongside a team of 19,000 passionate colleagues. With five powerhouse businesses under one roof, you’ll have endless opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance your career. Plus, we’re all about building strong relationships—whether it’s with customers, suppliers, or colleagues. If you’re looking for a place to thrive, make a genuine impact, and be valued, this is the place to be.
Remote or hybrid working available with regular travel to Northampton Head Office (at least once per month for team meetings)
Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
What you’ll be responsible for
Lead the Recruitment Process: Take charge of recruiting for non-management roles, sourcing top candidates and guiding them through the process.
Sourcing & Collaboration: Use your expertise to unlock new talent across various platforms, working closely with hiring managers to ensure we’re bringing in the best candidates quickly and efficiently.
Customer Experience: Ensure candidates and hiring managers feel valued and informed throughout the process, offering proactive and transparent communication, driving for speed, quality, and a positive experience from start to finish.
Market Insights & Strategy: We’d love your support with using market insights to shape our processes and strategy to offer the best service possible.
Diversity & Compliance: Champion inclusive hiring, ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and fully aligned with company policies and legal standards.
Who you are
Recruitment Experience: You bring 2+ years of recruitment experience, ideally in a regional or multi-location setting. We’re open to agency backgrounds too - in fact most of our team worked in an agency first!
Passionate About Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience: You truly care about delivering an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You are proactive to ensure smooth, positive interactions throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to meeting their needs every step of the way.
Communication is Key: Strong communication is your superpower. Whether it’s building relationships with hiring managers, guiding candidates, or collaborating with team members, you know how to keep things clear, timely, and professional.
Organised & Efficient: You’re a master at juggling multiple roles and priorities, always staying on top of deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring quality throughout the process.
Proactive, Tenacious, & Results-Driven: You stop at nothing to fill your roles. With a proactive approach and relentless determination, you tackle challenges head-on and stay driven to meet your recruitment targets, all while ensuring a top-tier experience for everyone involved.
Adaptable & Resilient: In a fast-paced environment, you thrive on new challenges and can quickly adjust to changing priorities without missing a beat.
Inquisitive & Creative: You’re not happy to work around speed bumps and obstacles - you identify logical new ways to reshape the process and put your experience to good use in creating market leading recruitment.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
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