Onboarding & Recruitment Assistant

Salary: £28,810 gross per annum
Location: Bracknell office
Contract type: Permanent, full-time employment

Due to sustained business growth and a competitive hiring market, we are looking for an Onboarding & Recruitment Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time role with hybrid working available (minimum 3 days per week in our Bracknell head office).

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual at the start of their career, ideally with experience in a fast-paced environment such as construction, hospitality, or recruitment.

• Manage the onboarding of new subcontractors, both Limited companies and self-employed, ensuring compliance with company health & safety policies and procedures
• Maintain regular contact with new starters, including site visits to gather feedback and follow up as needed
• Manage contracts, CEST assessments and IR35 compliance processes
• Coordinate DBS checks, Asbestos Awareness training courses, Right to Work checks and maintain accurate records
• Support the recruitment process by sourcing candidates through multiple channels
• Draft and post job adverts across recruitment platforms
• Pre-screen CVs and conduct telephone interviews
• Carry out proactive talent searches using recruitment tools and social platforms
• Attend recruitment and industry events, representing PiLON’s employer brand professionally

• Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Resilient and comfortable working under pressure
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time-management skills
• Warm and approachable personality, with confidence to be assertive when required
• Basic understanding of fair recruitment practices, EDI and Health & Safety
• Strong Microsoft Office and administrative skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• CIPD qualification or interest in pursuing HR training
• Experience in construction, recruitment or hospitality

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more…

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to the quality of work. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven, reliable, and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.