Why Work For Us?
Working at Meridian is very much about being part of the family. A healthy balance of work and play is important to us, weโre a friendly bunch and there are always plenty of social events to enjoy throughout the year.
See here why our candidates choose to work for Meridian.
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Take a look at our video to get a taste of what it's like to work at Meridian!
Meridian is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.
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If you would like to know more about the internal roles we have available, please contact Sarah Ward on 0161 929 3811 or sward@meridianbs.co.uk
โYou can find out more about our culture and values below and read about what our lovely employees have to say about us!
What Our People Tell Us:
โYou can find out more about our culture and values below and read what our lovely employees have to say about us!
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98%
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HAVE FUN AT WORK
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BELIEVE WE LIVE BY OUR VALUES
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Internal Vacancies
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Trade Counter Assistant/Driver
Uckfield
ยฃ22000 - ยฃ250000 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and benefits
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Uckfield Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22,000ย per year plus monthly bonus' An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on jwhittle@meridianbs.co.uk ย
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Trade Counter Assistant/Driver
Bedford
ยฃ22000 - ยฃ250000 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and benefits
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Bedford Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22,000ย per year plus monthly bonus' An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on jwhittle@meridianbs.co.uk ย ย For more information contact me on jwhittle@meridianbs.co.uk or 07487708397
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Trade Counter Assistant/Driver
Bicester
ยฃ22000 - ยฃ250000 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and benefits
Responsibilities:
My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Bicester Branch. The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required. ย You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace.ย We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers. ย THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSE ย Job description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers Picking, loading and delivering products to customers 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle cleanย Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in fullย Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships Assist with the delivery of branch operations Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required Maintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happyย Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary ofย ยฃ22,000ย per year plus monthly bonus An excellent monthly bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays) Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Option to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success Company Pension Plan Employee discount onย products Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailersย A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development If you would like more information please contact Julia on jwhittle@meridianbs.co.uk ย
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Resourcing Administrator
Derby
ยฃ10.50 - ยฃ11 per hour, Benefits: free car parking
Responsibilities:
Resourcing Administratorย Required! ย Are you aย Resourcing Administratorย looking for a new challenge within a friendly team? Look no further we are currently recruiting! We can offer great rates of pay with overtime available, excellent benefits andย the potential of a permanent contractย for the right candidate. ย Pay: ยฃ10.50-ยฃ11phย Shifts Available:ย Monday- Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:00 Location:ย Derby, City Centre. Duration: Temporary, ongoing. With the possibility of Perm Contract. ย Benefits of working for Meridian Business Support as aย Resourcing Administrator: ย Excellent Pay rates ย On-going Work ย Holiday Entitlement ย SSP payments ย Pension Contributions ย Access to a counsellor for you and your family during the pandemic ย Access to our Temp Club with discounts, savings and so much more! ย Role of aย Resourcing Administrator: Answering the phone to clients and candidates. Calling through ad response to fill any job vacancies. Pre-screening and registering suitable candidates Updatingย internal systems and spreadsheets. Arranging interviews with clients. Ensure compliance is followed and ad hered to. This role will be working within our office alongside our team, this position has the potential of a permanent contract for the right candidate. Perfect if you are interested in starting a career in recruitment! ย ย We would love to hear of people with the following experienceย Resourcer,ย Administrator ,ย Recruitment,ย Onsite co-ordinator. If you are interested in the aboveย Resourcing Administratorย position, please click apply and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch shortly.
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Senior Recruitment Consultant
Derby
ยฃ25000 - ยฃ28000 per annum, Benefits: Car allowance, Holiday for Birthday
Responsibilities:
Are you a successful 360 Recruiter looking for your next challenge?ย Meridian Business Supportย are recruiting for aย Seniorย Recruitment Consultantย to join our recruitment teamย based in Derby.ย Salary ยฃ25-28k plus uncapped commission! Working hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm although flexibility is required to meet client requirements.ย Excellent benefitsย packageย on offer including 23 days holiday plus your birthday off, an annual awards and conference weekend away, incentives as well as pension, multiple lifestyle discounts and fantastic learning and development opportunities! An exciting time to join our Newly refurbishedย branch in Derby, your main aim asย Senior Recruitment Consultantย will be to create a demand for Meridian Business Supportโs services within anย industrial and commercialย market sector for bothย temporary and permanentย staffing, in order to helpย increase the gross margin profitย for the branch.ย You will have access to a large database, but also be expected toย generate your own leadsย with theย Derby and surrounding areasย converting these into sales opportunities. Contacting customers via phone, email and face to face, you will utilise yourย market knowledge of the area to promote Meridianโs service offering in a professional manner andย maximise margin. In addition, you will then source suitable candidates for these roles through effective recruitment campaigns, screening and managing the process from start to finish, ensuring your give an excellent candidate experience as well as building excellent relationships with your clients to increase revenue in the future.ย It is essential you have at leastย 3 years experience from a recruitment agencyย ideally withinย industrial or commercial, withย proven success inย business developmentย andย winning new businessย as well as an excellent track record inย servicing your clients. You will be tenacious, enthusiastic and self motivatedย with a real desire to succeed. Excellentย IT skillsย are required including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook with knowledge of using CRM systems.ย It is essential you have aย full, clean driving license with yourย own transport. This role would suit: Sales Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive, Recruitment Branch Manager, Account Manager, BDM, Recruitment Sales, Sales Executive
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Recruitment Consultant
Newport
ยฃ25000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Are you anย Experienced consultant who enjoys sales & is driven to develop a warm desk?ย Meridian business Supportย have fantastic opportunity within ourย Industrial divisionย to join us as aย Temp Recruitment Consultant basedย in Newport ย Salary โ up to ยฃ25,000 dependant on experience Contracted to42 hours per week Working Pattern:ย Monday to Friday Working Hours:08:00 โ17:30 23 days Holiday + Birthday Off Benefits include โUncapped bonus, Annual awards & Conference weekend away, Pension &ย multiple lifestyle discounts Great training & development opportunities including your REC qualification Asย Industrial Temp Consultantย you will work within a team of 3 toย secure and convert new clients, grow & source candidates to place into assignments throughoutย Newport and the surrounding areas. You will be building a cold desk in the industrial field to achieve payrolling weekly forย 50+ temporary workersย from your desk. You willย haveย at least 1 yearsโ experience within a similar role from a recruitment agency background, from the industrial sector. Ideally you will have first-hand experience of developing a warm desk, confident in driving sales coupled with anย excellent eye for detailย and yourย own transportย to complete client visits. Take ownership ofย generating new wins, securing new PSLโs wins and being able to convert those wins into profitable clients and build strong relationships to ensure meridian is the supplier of choice. Once you have secured new clients you will be creating and managing a temp labour pool to ensure achieve clientโsย fulfilment requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to work for a company where they can really excel and prove their customer service ability. The opportunities are endless for the right candidate with uncapped earning potential Core Responsibilities: ย Using sales, business development, marketing techniques as well as networking to attract business from client organisationโs Understand market trends to maximize margin percentage Maintain an awareness of market competition and undertake competitor analysis on a regular basis Attend client visits and meetings to ensure customer needs are understood and met Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and potential employers Headhunting โ identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work with a view to match candidate to client requirements Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of a job ensuring you have managed candidate expectations and buy in for the position Negotiating and acting as a liaison between client and candidate to ensure both candidate and client needs are met Provide the highest standard of customer service to potential and existing customers and candidates Process payroll compliantly and within set timeframes (if applicable) ย Experience/Skills & Competencies: Must have at leastย 1 yearsโ experiencewithin recruitment Confident & proven in sales and the ability to convert new wins Thrives in a fast pace, busy working environmentand canย adapt to changing requirementsย well Great Leadership skillsand be aย great communicatorย at all levels Must have theirย own transport & confident at engaging with clients Must be aย great team playerandย โwhatever it takesโย attitude ย Apply onlineย today
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Recruitment Consultant โ Global Transport & Infrastructure
Manchester
Competitive
Responsibilities:
Meridian Business Support have a fantastic opportunity for a recruitment consultant to join our market leading transport and infrastructure division and to be part of a specialist team who are influencing future mobility, city spaces and the net zero agenda across the globe.ย ย The team are leading a global charge from within Meridian, growing at 44% per annum. Last year the teams developed through 3000 hours of training & 23 promotions have been secured this year so far.ย ย ย ย Due to the nature of our Transport & Infrastructure team, there is no restrictions in location for this position.ย ย ย ย ย As a Recruitment Consultant, you will work as part of an experienced team to grow high level client relationships and deliver an expert consultative service to our worldwide clients. Working with government bodies and leading consultancies to plan and deliver recruitment solutions, retention strategies and advise on future opportunities and disruption in the market.ย ย ย For this role you will need to have at least 2 yearsโ experience within recruitment or be a driven experienced graduate looking to step into recruitment. Ideally you will have a solid working knowledge of either Transportation, Aviation, Rail Consultancy, Infrastructure Finance, Economics, Smart Cities or Big Data or Analytics sectors.ย ย ย You will get involved at the planning stage within Transport & Infrastructure projects to advise & create alongside senior stakeholderโs business plans/models to enable clients to secure the skills and resource required to carry out their own commitment to public and private sector clients.ย ย ย ย ย This is an incredible opportunity to impact the planning & design of changes in how our global societies move and connect.ย ย ย ย Transport & Infrastructure Recruitment Consultant Core Responsibilities:ย ย ย Using sales, business development, marketing techniques as well as networking to build trust with high level clients & attract business from organisation's involved in the preliminary phases of transport & Infrastructureย Understand market trends to maximize margin percentageย ย Maintain an awareness of market competition and undertake competitor analysis on a regular basisย Attend client visits and meetings to ensure both Private & Public Sector customer needs are understood and metย ย Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of mediaย Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and potential employersย Headhunting โ identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work with a view to match candidate to client requirementsย Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of a job ensuring you have managed candidate expectations and buy in for the positionย Negotiating and acting as a liaison between client and candidate to ensure both candidate and client needs are metย Provide the highest standard of value-adding consultation & customer service to potential and existing customers and candidatesย
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Recruitment Consultant โ Mechanical & Electrical - Twickenham
Twickenham
ยฃ23000 - ยฃ30000 per annum
Responsibilities:
Recruitment Consultantย โย Mechanical & Electricalย -ย Twickenhamย ย The team are leading a national charge in construction from within Meridian, Last year, teams developed throughย 3000 hours of trainingย withย 23 promotionsย this year so far -drivingย 44%ย company growthย ย ย ย ย ย Meridian business Support have fantastic opportunity toย join us & developย as aย Recruitment Consultant based inย Twickenham:ย ย Salary:ย Up to ยฃ30,000 โย ย Contracted toย 42 hours per weekย Working Hours:ย 08:00ย โ17:30ย ย Working Pattern:ย Monday to Fridayย ย ย 23 days Holiday + Birthday Offย Benefits include โย Uncapped Bonus, Annual awards & Conference weekend away, Pension & multiple lifestyle discounts Great training & development opportunities including your REC qualificationย ย ย As aย Mechanical & Electricalย Recruitment Consultant,ย you will bring your passion forย new wins & growing your business;ย learningย fromย a team ofย experienced Consultantsย to source candidatesย to place intoย temporary assignmentsย throughout Londonย and theย South East.ย ย ย ย You will have a resilient enthusiasm for building client relationship, building businessย &ย a drive for sales. at leastย 1 yearsโ experienceย within aย similarย sales roleย or come from aย recruitment agencyย background.ย You will work well under pressure within a challenging environment with an excellentย eye for detail a can-do attitudeย and your own transport to complete client visits.ย ย Using yourย salesย experience,ย you will also attractย candidates,ย liaise withย clientsย to deliver service requirements andย drive growth andย new business winsย to drive yourย temp desk toย maximise incomeย ย ย This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to work for a company where they can really excel and prove their Recruitment ability. The opportunities are endless for the right candidate with uncapped earningย potentialย ย ย Recruitment Consultant Core Responsibilities:ย ย Using sales, business development, marketing techniques as well as networking to build trust with high level clients & attract business fromย organisation'sย involved within the Mechanical and Electrical sectorย Understand market trends to maximize margin percentageย ย Maintain an awareness of market competition and undertake competitor analysis on a regular basisย Attend client visits and meetings to ensure both Private & Public Sector customer needs are understood and metย ย Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of mediaย Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and potential employersย Headhunting โ identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work with a view to match candidate to client requirementsย Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of a job ensuring you have managed candidate expectations and buy in for the positionย Negotiating and acting as a liaison between client and candidate to ensure both candidate and client needs are metย Provide the highest standard of value-adding consultation & customer service to potential and existing customers and candidatesย
Our Values
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Excellence
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