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A dedicated Recruitment Officer with over five years of experience within the recruitment sector, specialising in Transport & Driving, Industrial and Healthcare industries. Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes, source high-quality candidates, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Most recent job was working as a Recruitment Officer for First Bus London / RATP Dev Transit London, supporting high-volume hiring and operational workforce needs.

Recruitment Officer - RATP Dev Transit London / First Bus London

(2022-02 - 2026-03)

• Successfully recruited and onboarded over 400 Bus Drivers, achieving a consistently low turnover rate through effective hiring practices and structured onboarding programmes.
• Managed candidate pipelines using applicant tracking systems, ensuring timely follow-ups and a seamless recruitment process.
• Delivered full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring both experienced and trainee Bus Drivers.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships with operations and cross-functional departments to ensure a smooth and efficient candidate journey.
• Provided ongoing guidance and support to candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle, enhancing candidate experience.
• Utilised internal systems, including Open People and Microsoft Teams, to support daily recruitment operations and communication.
• Maintained and managed the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date candidate records.
• Leveraged job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment open days to attract and engage a high volume of candidates.
• Developed effective partnerships with external stakeholders, including recruitment agencies and Job Centres, to strengthen talent pipelines.

Recruitment Consultant - Driver Hire

(2021-08 - 2022-02)

Contract

• Collaborated within a small team to consistently achieve weekly and monthly branch targets.
• Created and managed job advertisements using recruitment platforms such as Wavetracker to attract drivers across various licence categories.
• Proactively sourced candidates by conducting outbound calls and effectively managing a full interview and registration schedule.
• Delivered a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate registration, onboarding documentation, pay structure explanation, and ID card issuance.
• Maintained strong client relationships through daily communication, ensuring their staffing requirements were met with high-quality driver placements.
• Conducted regular client follow-ups to anticipate upcoming staffing needs and plan workforce allocation effectively.
• Scheduled and managed driver shifts using the OPS system, ensuring accurate allocation of drivers to roles.
• Issued job confirmation communications to both clients and candidates, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Ensured full compliance by verifying Right to Work, proof of address, National Insurance details, and relevant certifications prior to placement.
• Conducted DVLA licence checks to confirm driver eligibility, including licence categories, endorsements, and penalty points, ensuring compliance with role requirements.

Business Development Consultant - Vanta Staffing

(2021-05 - 2021-07)

• Speaking to existing clients to understand their needs and requirements for staff and fulfilling it.
• Using job portals such as CV Library and Indeed for creating job adverts to attract the right candidates.
• Using software system called Eclipse for creating client and candidate profiles.
• Liasing with clients daily to find out their potential staffing needs and then sourcing the candidates for the specific job roles.
• Going out in the field to spec out more clients and building a professional rapport with them.

Recruitment Consultant - Cityworx Recruitment

(2020-07 - 2021-05)

• Successfully placing 11 permanent placements which came to a total of £30,000 in billing.
• Recruited variety of job roles such as Registered Care Home Managers, Deputy Managers, Care Coordinators, Field Care Supervisors and other clerical staff.
• Conducting interviews, screening candidates, sourcing candidates from job portals as well as social media channels.
• Making business development calls to build new portfolio of clients who could have more recruitment needs.
• Building rapport with existing clients by visiting care homes as well as potentially specking out new clients around the similar areas.

BTEC Business - Southall and West London College