Recruitment Consultant - Temporary Commercial Desk

Recruitment - Blackburn, Lancashire

Ref: 939Monday 12 January 2026

Dependent on Experience

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.


Your new role…

  • 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, aftercare and compliance
  • Proactively developing new client relationships to grow your desk and increase revenue
 

Who are we looking for?

  • 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
 

What’s in it for you?

  • 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.