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Labour Manager

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 per year
Additional salary information: uncapped commission, 25 days AL
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT
Company: Civil Rail Solutions Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: RR/LM_1713887991

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Summary

Labour Manager

Birmingham

Up to £35k DOE + uncapped commission structure and additional on-call allowance and van supplied

Here at Civil Rail Solutions (CRS) we have an exciting opportunity for a Labour Manager based in Birmingham servicing framework contracts. CRS are a well-established specialist recruitment company providing a wide spectrum of labour solutions to the Rail and Construction industries. This role is mainly based in Birmingham with weekly visits to the regional office in Doncaster expected as well as flexibility to allow for site visits etc.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience of managing a demanding client base with impeccable customer service and ideally come from a rail background. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the management of your projects to ensure the client's expectations are met.

As Labour Manager, your role will include:

  • Identifying staff vacancies and recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants
  • Allocating resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel and client expectations
  • Providing current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions and wages
  • Performing difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, assisting with disputes, and assisting with disciplinary procedures if/when required
  • Planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster positive attitudes toward organisational objectives
  • Serving as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
  • Analysing training needs to ensure that the correct employee is deployed for the correct job/task/activity
  • Maintaining records and compiling statistical reports where requested
  • Negotiating bargaining agreements and help interpret labour contracts
  • Developing and evaluating applicant tests

The requirements for this role are:

  • Recruitment experience or experience in a similar role, ideally within the rail industry
  • Flexible approach to "get the job done"
  • Team player who uses their initiative
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • To be able to manage and prioritise your work
  • Confident communicator at all levels

We are looking for someone who will bring innovative ideas to the table while running a busy and successful resource desk. You will be the key to the overall performance and smooth running of this core part of CRS.

Why work for CRS?

This is a very exciting career opportunity and is a great opening for an individual to place their unique stamp on a growing business. We are looking to attract highly motivated individuals. We are looking to hold interviews in the coming weeks, with the aim of onboarding the successful applicant at the earliest opportunity.

  • To work for an established & expanding successful business that rewards effort & results
  • Career progression opportunities within an exciting growing business
  • Competitive rates of pay

Why work for CRS?

CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries. Offering 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and company pension, we have dress down every Friday and social events for the whole company. Our team describe the environment here as caring, loud, fun and always busy. So why not join us? Apply today and if you are suitable we will call you back.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. CRS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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