Role: Recruitment Assistant

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Job Type: Full time Permanent

Salary: £26,000          

Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive!

Company: EG On the Move

 

About the role:

 

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Recruitment Assistant to help us deliver a seamless onboarding experience for new hires within the business. In this role, you’ll work closely with Recruitment Managers and the wider People Team, coordinating day-to-day onboarding activities, supporting candidate communications, maintaining accurate recruitment records, and ensuring every new starter has a smooth and positive introduction to our company.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role that’s perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating great candidate experiences.

 

What you’ll do:

 

  • Facilitate a seamless onboarding process for new employees.
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts for new hires in accordance with recruitment SLAs
  • Proactively follow up on outstanding documentation to avoid delays in processing.
  • Verify right-to-work documents to maintain full compliance with legal requirements.
  • Provide ongoing administrative and operational support to Recruitment Coordinators and hiring managers as required.
  • Provide timely and accurate responses to inquiries related to the onboarding process for new employee.
  • Maintain and update recruitment systems by regularly reviewing data to ensure accuracy, relevance, and overall system efficiency.
  • Support various recruitment and People Team projects, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

 

What’s in it for you?

 

Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:

 

  • Bonus Incentive
  • 15% Food to Go Discounts – Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Chaiiwala & Sbarro
  • Free on Site Parking
  • Waterside Café – Freshly prepared meals everyday
  • On site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Support for mental and financial wellbeing
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance
  • Retail Discounts
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension

 

What we are looking for:

  • Strong organisational skills – ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable tone when dealing with candidates and hiring managers.
  • Experience in general administration, with the ability to manage documentation, maintain accurate records, and support day-to-day operational tasks efficiently.
  • Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) – familiarity with maintaining candidate records, tracking progress, and running reports.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace - specially Excel or Sheets, Outlook or Gmail, and document management tools.

 

Be a part of it:

 

As EG On the Move grows, we’re excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!  

 

Please note - you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.

 

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