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.
Check out the highlights of our Annual Conference & Awards Dinner which we held on 29th February at the De Vere Staverton Estate. Click here to see our winners!
We are very proud of our Glassdoor stats, we have a 4 out of 5 rating, 94% would recommend Meridian to a friend and 90% approve of our fantastic Chief Executive, Derek Skelton!
Take a look at our video to get a taste of what it's like to work at Meridian!
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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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Internal Vacancies
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Trade Counter Assistant/Driver
Shrewsbury
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: plus bonus' and excellent
Responsibilities:
We know that our people are our greatest asset, and to help support our growth we are seeking talented trade professionals, and we have a vacancy for aย Trade Counter Sales Assistantย to join our busy team Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will possess excellent customer care and strongย IT skills. Our Trade Counter Sales Assistants are pivotal positions within our branch network, and there are three key elements to the role: First Point of Contactย โ Meeting and greeting customers in branch and at the trade counter. Dealing with telephone and email enquiries to ensure you and the branch exceed sales targets and KPIs Drivingย โ Delivering products to customers via a 3.5t long wheelbase flat-bed. Loading, delivering and unloading goods at customer sites Warehousingย โ Picking and preparing orders. Unloading deliveries into the branch warehouse and undertaking stock management duties with a high degree of accuracy SKILLS & EXPERIENCE A full and valid driving license is essential Experience of a similar role Reliability, good time keeping and attendance A high level of self-motivation and able to work under pressureย Sales-driven to achieve high standards and KPIs BENEFITS Excellent monthly bonus scheme Life Assurance Pension Plan Shares โ the option to join the Share Save Scheme Employee discounts on products and many other well-known retailersย Employee Assistance Programme
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Trade Counter Assistant/Driver
Truro
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: Bonus' and benefits
Responsibilities:
My client, an expanding, stable company, are looking for Trade Counter Assistants for their expanding business in Truro. This is a permanent role for candidates that display excellent CSA skills and experience. ย The role consists of three main parts: First Point of Contactย โ Meeting and greeting customers in branch and at the trade counter. Dealing with telephone and email enquiries to ensure you and the branch exceed sales targets and KPIs Drivingย (rarely for this branch)โ Delivering products to customers via a 3.5t long wheelbase flat-bed. Loading, delivering and unloading goods at customer sites Warehousingย โ Picking and preparing orders. Unloading deliveries into the branch warehouse and undertaking stock management duties with a high degree of accuracy The successful candidate will have customer service experience and be looking for a varied role.ย ย Key responsibilities: ย Answer incoming calls and also respond to cases via email Dealing directly with customer queries and fault requests, providing accurate information Log information on calls received and maintain detailed and accurate records Provide product information, replacements and replacement parts Operate a variety of standard office machines including a personal computer Communicate and liaise verbally between customers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone and to verbal or written instructions Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adhere to relevant health and safety procedures Any other tasks deemed by the Company to be necessary for the successful completion of the role ย Person Specification: ย MUST BE A DRIVER Ability to work in a warehouse Excellent telephone manner Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to negotiate workloads and a good time manager Ability to work on own initiative and still remain part of the team Computer literate Communication and problem-solving skills Social media experience handling complaints and queries Confident individual with customer service experience, preferably in a face to face environment Please contact julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
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Trade counter retail Assistant/Driver
Uckfield
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: Plus excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will possess excellent customer care and strongย IT skills. Our Trade Counter Sales Assistants are pivotal positions within our branch network, and there are three key elements to the role: First Point of Contactย โ Meeting and greeting customers in branch and at the trade counter. Dealing with telephone and email enquiries to ensure you and the branch exceed sales targets and KPIs Drivingย โ Delivering products to customers via a 3.5t long wheelbase flat-bed. Loading, delivering and unloading goods at customer sites Warehousingย โ Picking and preparing orders. Unloading deliveries into the branch warehouse and undertaking stock management duties with a high degree of accuracy SKILLS & EXPERIENCE A full and valid driving license is essential Experience of a similar role Reliability, good time keeping and attendance A high level of self-motivation and able to work under pressureย Sales-driven to achieve high standards and KPIs BENEFITS Excellent monthly bonus scheme Life Assurance Pension Plan Shares โ the option to join theย Share Save Scheme Employee discounts on products and many other well-known retailersย Employee Assistance Programme
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Trade Counter Retail/Driver
Sydenham
ยฃ24440 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will possess excellent customer care and strongย IT skills. Our Trade Counter Sales Assistants are pivotal positions within our branch network, and there are three key elements to the role: First Point of Contactย โ Meeting and greeting customers in branch and at the trade counter. Dealing with telephone and email enquiries to ensure you and the branch exceed sales targets and KPIs Drivingย โ Delivering products to customers via a 3.5t long wheelbase flat-bed. Loading, delivering and unloading goods at customer sites Warehousingย โ Picking and preparing orders. Unloading deliveries into the branch warehouse and undertaking stock management duties with a high degree of accuracy SKILLS & EXPERIENCE A full and valid driving license is essential Experience of a similar role Reliability, good time keeping and attendance A high level of self-motivation and able to work under pressureย Sales-driven to achieve high standards and KPIs BENEFITS Excellent monthly bonus scheme Life Assurance Pension Plan Shares โ the option to join the Share Save Scheme Employee discounts on products and many other well-known retailersย Employee Assistance Programme For more information please contact julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
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Trade Counter Retail Assistant/Driver
Northampton
ยฃ22440 per annum, Benefits: Plus bonus and excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
My client, an expanding, stable company, are looking for Trade Counter Assistants for their expanding business in Northampton. This is a permanent role for candidates that display excellent CSA skills and experience. ย The role consists of three main parts: First Point of Contactย โ Meeting and greeting customers in branch and at the trade counter. Dealing with telephone and email enquiries to ensure you and the branch exceed sales targets and KPIs Drivingย (rarely for this branch)โ Delivering products to customers via a 3.5t long wheelbase flat-bed. Loading, delivering and unloading goods at customer sites Warehousingย โ Picking and preparing orders. Unloading deliveries into the branch warehouse and undertaking stock management duties with a high degree of accuracy The successful candidate will have customer service experience and be looking for a varied role.ย ย Key responsibilities: ย Answer incoming calls and also respond to cases via email Dealing directly with customer queries and fault requests, providing accurate information Log information on calls received and maintain detailed and accurate records Provide product information, replacements and replacement parts Operate a variety of standard office machines including a personal computer Communicate and liaise verbally between customers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone and to verbal or written instructions Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adhere to relevant health and safety procedures Any other tasks deemed by the Company to be necessary for the successful completion of the role ย Person Specification: ย MUST BE A DRIVER Ability to work in a warehouse Excellent telephone manner Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to negotiate workloads and a good time manager Ability to work on own initiative and still remain part of the team Computer literate Communication and problem-solving skills Social media experience handling complaints and queries Confident individual with customer service experience, preferably in a face to face environment
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Retail Supervisor
Kingston upon Hull
ยฃ23440 per annum, Benefits: Plus Bonus to ยฃ25k
Responsibilities:
My clientย are a ย stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, We are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.ย ย WHAT OUR BRANCH SUPERVISORSย DO: Our Branch Supervisors are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager in day to day branch operations Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers 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 Support the Branch Manager to ensure team complete actions and activities on time, and in full Ensure Branch team compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures Undertake stocktakes and audits Maintain maintenance records for Branch vehicles Conduct Branch housekeeping for front of house, warehousing and merchanting ย Job description: 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 The ability to cover for the Branch Manager when required 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 ย WHAT WE OFFER: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary 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 on 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 For more information please contact Julia Northcott on julia.northcott@meridianbs.co.uk
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Twickenham
ยฃ21000 - ยฃ23000 per annum, Benefits: + fantastic training + fantastic benefits package + much much more
Responsibilities:
Here atย Meridian Business Support, we value every colleague and make a commitment to help support and develop the careers of each one of our employees. Meridian, a company ratedย STRONGย in 2021 & growing at 44% per annum is enjoying its most successful period to date. Last year the teams developed through 3000 hours of training & 18 promotions have been secured this year so far. We want people who are passionate about their professional development and want to join us in our continuing mission to be the best agency in the land. We have fantastic opportunity within our Built Environment division as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Twickenham. The Team You will be joining a team led by a Manager with over 14 years of recruitment experience โ all of which has been within the Built Environment sector. Itโs fair to say that he is a legitimate expert who is always keen to pass on his knowledge to his team. Meridianโs London branch has been established for over 15 years and is a force to be reckoned with in the South East โ we are keen to keep driving this success and want you to help us with the ongoing growth of this successful branch. The Office Situated on the high street of leafy Twickenham, this role is ideal for those that want to avoid the real hustle and bustle of the city centre. Donโt get us wrong, there are still numerous eateries for lunch and a pub or two for those Friday after work celebratory drinks. 2 minutesโ walk from the mainline train station, on various bus routes, public transport is no problem. The office is spacious and has everything you would expect an office to have. Details Salary: up to ยฃ23K + monthly commission bonus scheme Contracted to 42 hours per week โข Working Hours: 08:00โ17:30 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 23 days Holiday + 8 Bank/Public Holidays + Birthday Off Benefits include โ Bonus Scheme, Annual awards & Conference weekend, Pension, multiple lifestyle discounts and great training & development opportunities including the REC recruitment apprenticeship programme. The Role As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant no one day is ever the same. Working with an experienced team you will become responsible for managing the relationships with our candidates. Not only those working for Meridian but also those that may work for us in the future and those that have worked for us in the past. As anyone will tell you the best way to forge relationships is through talking โ this role has a strong emphasis on both incoming and outgoing phone calls. You will need to be happy having conversations with people daily โ letโs be clear here though โ this isnโt a call centre. Whilst you will receive full training from some of the industries best and most experienced recruiters, we encourage people to find their own style and we will support you in finding your own way to crack the nut. Key Duties: You will work with the team to source candidates to place into temporary Built Environment assignments in London and the surrounding areas Take ownership of job advertising and posting Completing candidate registration Verify documentation such as qualifications and right to work Manage the payroll function Ensuring that we send the right candidates to the right jobs Gain market information Youย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Proactive, hard-working, and able to manage a fast-paced workload Personable and able to build strong relationships Attention to detail โ getting things right first time Recruitment experience may be beneficial but is far from essential โ the skills above are far more important in our experience As you may be able to tell by this advert, we donโt always take ourselves too seriously. We want people to enjoy working for Meridian but when it comes to our business, and the development of our people, we are completely serious. Get in touch immediately to speak to us in person about how we can work together and how we can forge your long-term career in recruitment.
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Customer Service Consultant
Manchester
ยฃ23000 - ยฃ25000 per annum, Benefits: benefits package
Responsibilities:
Are you someone who loves recruitment but not so keen on sales? Would you like to focus purely on filling bookings and working with clientโs and applicants? ย If this sounds like you then we have a fantastic opportunity available for you to join our Healthcare division based at Head Office, as their newest Customer Service Consultant/ Service Consultant. The role is primarily a candidate management role ensuring that the right talent and expertise for the recruitment consultants, clients, and market sector that you support is sourced in order to meet the recruitment demands of the branch. Although not a sales-based role you will still play a fundamental part in creating a demand for Meridian Business Supportโs services within your market sector, in order to help increase the gross margin profit for the branch. ย ย This is a fantastic opportunity to join a division delivers a fully compliant service, within the NHS and theย private health sector, offering permanent, temporary, and interim health staff covering all disciplines and Bands. THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A COMPANY WITH A BEST COMPANIESย 3* RATING! Why you should work here: Hybrid role with beautiful offices at Dakota House, near Manchester Airport. Uncapped commission Join a driven, passionate team pension scheme, share purchases, discounts, wellness scheme, and many more To be successful in this position you will: Have good organisational and administrative skills Have experience of working within a customer service environment Have excellent attention to detail Be flexible and adaptable to change Possess the ability to work under pressure ย Meridian are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. If you have a disability or condition that you feel could impact you in our selection process, as a Disability Confident Employer we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process and we encourage you to discuss any reasonable adjustments or changes that may be required to the process with our Internal Recruitment Team. As part of the offer process, all successful candidates will be required to give their consent to complete a basic DBS disclosure. For roles with budgetary responsibility, successful candidates will also be required to give their consent to the completion of a credit check. All job offers are subject the consideration of vetting results, in addition to the receipt of satisfactory references. ย For more details regarding this fantastic opportunity please contact Lynn Whitehead, Internal Recruitment Manager at Meridianย Business Support on 07500 110448 ย or emailย lynn.whitehead@meridianbs.co.uk
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