Recruitment Consultant - Temporary Commercial Desk

Permanent | Blackburn | Hybrid Working

Having recently celebrated 35 years in business, Cummins Mellor are proud of our reputation as a trusted recruitment partner across East Lancashire. Due to continued success, we’re now looking for an ambitious Temporary Recruitment Consultant to join our Commercial division, stepping into a warm, well‑established desk with strong client relationships already in place.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys building long‑term relationships with both clients and candidates.

• Managing a temporary commercial recruitment desk, supporting our existing portfolio of high‑quality clients
• Building strong, consultative relationships with clients to understand their workforce needs and deliver timely, effective recruitment solutions
• Sourcing, engaging and placing top commercial temp talent across a range of roles
• Managing the full temp recruitment lifecycle, including candidate availability, bookings, after‑care and compliance
• Proactively developing new client relationships to grow your desk and increase revenue

• Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential — we’re more interested in transferable skills such as sales ability, resilience, strong communication and a genuine desire to succeed (full training provided)
• Someone who enjoys working at pace and is highly organised, with great attention to detail
• A positive, team‑focused individual who aligns with our values and culture
• Naturally curious, people‑focused and motivated by delivering excellent customer experiences

• Structured and regular personal coaching sessions
• Hybrid working (dependent on experience)
• The opportunity to join an ambitious, supportive team with a clear purpose
• Clear progression routes into people management or business development, depending on your strengths and career goals
• Market‑leading commission scheme
• 33 days holiday, plus an extra day for every year of service (up to 5 years)

If you’re considering your next step in recruitment — whether you’re experienced or looking to transition into the industry — we’d love to speak with you about joining the Cummins Mellor team.

Apply online today and let’s start the conversation.