Connect Appointments is one of Scotland’s leading recruitment agencies, known for delivering innovative staffing solutions and exceptional service to clients across the country. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a driven and experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team in Livingston.

This is an exciting opportunity to take your recruitment career to the next level in a fast-paced, people-focused role where your ideas, skills, and success are genuinely valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE?

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in developing new opportunities, through B2B sales calls, site visits and cold calling. You will also be integral to managing current client relationships while delivering outstanding recruitment solutions. This is a busy, fast-paced hot desk with multiple active clients – giving you the opportunity to hit the ground running while also focusing on business development to grow your desk even further.

Your day-to-day duties as a Recruitment Consultant include:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients
• Serve as the main point of contact for client requirements, queries, and escalations
• Understand client objectives and coordinate with internal teams to ensure satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and promote additional services
• Interview, screen, and shortlist candidates to match with client vacancies
• Use our bespoke recruitment software to manage jobs, candidates, and adverts
• Write and post job ads on local and national boards to attract applicants
• Proactively make sales calls and generate new business leads

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally with an industrial background
• Someone who wants to take on a 360 role, from sourcing to sales and everything in between
• Strong knowledge of both temporary and permanent placements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• A results-driven attitude with the ability to exceed targets
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work early mornings and provide evening client cover when required

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Competitive salary of £30,000, with on-target earnings of £40,000
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 – early morning sight visits are required
• Performance-related bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high street discounts and employee benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with autonomy and trust

Apply now and become part of the Connect Appointments success story!

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Connect Appointments is recruiting an Operations Manager to join an established food distribution business based in Uphall.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role overseeing all warehouse and transport operations across the site – ideal for an experienced warehouse and team manager ready to take the next step up, who leads from the front and isn’t afraid to get stuck in to get the job done.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 6am to 3pm (possible occasional Saturday morning cover)
• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum – dependent on experience

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards
• Overseeing driver pre-briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently
• Managing goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting
• Driving continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance
• Taking full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance
• Planning resource, managing staffing levels and monitoring KPIs and performance reporting

To be considered as an Operations Manager, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years leadership experience in warehouse management, ideally within FMCG or food distribution
• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and proficiency with ERP systems
• Experience managing multifunctional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Food Safety, HACCP and IOSH qualifications are advantageous
• A hands-on, motivational leadership style with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Interested in this Operations Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Front-Line Manager to join an established business based in Bathgate. Our client operates a busy, modern bakery facility with a strong focus on developing its people.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• £32,500 to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• 4-on, 4-off shift pattern
• 7am to 7pm, OR 10am to 10pm

As a Front-Line Manager, your duties will include:

• Managing the day-to-day output of a team of operators
• Overseeing attendance, performance management and driving standards
• Recommending and implementing process improvements
• Working with a variety of teams within the organisation

To be considered as a Front-Line Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of food safety
• Experience utilising manufacturing systems such as SAP
• A hands-on, organised approach with strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Interested in this Front-Line Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join an established bakery production business based in Bathgate.

Our client operates a busy, modern bakery facility with a strong focus on developing its people. This is a genuine leadership role where you’ll be taking full ownership of safety, quality, output and cost across your shift.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• £44,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working 4-on 4-off, either 7am to 7pm OR 10am to 10pm
• Genuine opportunities for career development within the business

As a Manufacturing Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a shift team to deliver departmental KPIs
• Delivering the supply chain production plan and flagging any drift from target
• Enforcing site health, safety and food safety standards, and completing accident investigations
• Controlling raw material usage and direct labour, material and utility costs using SAP
• Driving performance improvement through lean manufacturing techniques and root cause analysis
• Managing shift handovers, reporting performance metrics and cascading information to the team

To be considered as a Manufacturing Shift Manager, you will need:

• Previous production or manufacturing management experience within FMCG is essential
• Experience of budgetary control and cost management is essential
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team
• Ideally have experience of 24/7 operations across 12-hour shift patterns
• Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards is advantageous

Interested in this Manufacturing Shift Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 947.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Order Pickers to join work with our Bathgate based client.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Shifts based off a 3-week rota, with eveyr one weekend in three off
• Shifts start at 4pm, typically finishing between 11pm and midnight (occasionally later)
• Base pay of £15.20 per hour (£19 for hours worked between 10pm and 4am)

Please note: Access to your own transport is essential due to the location of the site and the shift pattern.

As an Order Picker, your duties will include:

• Using headsets, barcodes and serial numbers to locate and pick correct items for shipment
• Safely picking items from shelves and packaging completed orders
• Assisting with the distribution of goods throughout the warehouse
• Completing all necessary paperwork accurately

To be considered as an Order Picker, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment
• The ability to operate picking machines and carry out manual picking
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable approach to work, both independently and as part of a team

Interested in this Order Picker role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives for temporary work with an established drinks bottling business based in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Our client is a specialist bottling and packaging operation working with premium spirits brands, offering early and back shift work across Monday to Friday.

What’s on offer?

• Ad hoc temporary work – flexibility is essential
• Monday to Friday, early or back shift available
• Paid weekly at £12.85 per hour

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Bottle and case feeding on a busy production line
• Applying corks and capsules by hand
• Packing bottles into cartons, tubes and gift boxes using packing guides
• Taping and sealing cases ready for dispatch
• Disgorging and emptying bottles as required

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong teamworking skills and a willingness to learn
• A reliable, positive approach to work

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Sales Consultant to join our growing Livingston branch.

This is a telephone-based sales role focused on building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities and promoting our recruitment services. If you enjoy speaking to people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by results, this is worth a look.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• OTE of £36,000

As a B2B Sales Consultant, your duties will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound calls to introduce our recruitment services
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of industries
• Generating new business opportunities and booking appointments with prospective clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Understanding clients’ recruitment needs and providing suitable solutions

To be considered as a B2B Sales Consultant, you will need:

• A confident, motivated and target-driven approach to sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Previous experience in a telephone-based sales or business development role is advantageous
• The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment

Interested in this B2B Sales Consultant role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Sales Consultant to join our growing Livingston branch.

This is a telephone-based sales role focused on building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities and promoting our recruitment services. If you enjoy speaking to people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by results, this is worth a look.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• OTE of £36,000

As a B2B Sales Consultant, your duties will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound calls to introduce our recruitment services
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of industries
• Generating new business opportunities and booking appointments with prospective clients
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Understanding clients’ recruitment needs and providing suitable solutions

To be considered as a B2B Sales Consultant, you will need:

• A confident, motivated and target-driven approach to sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• Previous experience in a telephone-based sales or business development role is advantageous
• The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment

Interested in this B2B Sales Consultant role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a B2B Telesales Advisor to join our Livingston branch on a temporary basis.

With over 25 years in business, six offices across Scotland and England and multiple specialist divisions, Connect Appointments is one of Scotland’s most established independent recruitment agencies.

Our goal is simple: connect businesses with the right talent, and we need someone ambitious and results-focused like you to help us achieve it.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position – 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Paid weekly at £14 per hour
• Opportunities for career progression
• A lively, fast-paced working environment

As a B2B Telesales Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Making high volumes of outbound B2B sales calls to prospective clients
• Identifying and engaging with decision-makers across a range of sectors
• Qualifying leads and booking appointments for the wider sales team
• Maintaining accurate records and pipeline activity in the CRM
• Representing Connect Appointments professionally in all communications

To be considered as a B2B Telesales Advisor, you will need:

• A proven track record in B2B sales or telesales
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A self-motivated, organised and target-driven approach
• The resilience to work at pace in a high-volume calling environment

If you’re ambitious and confident in B2B sales, and ready to hit your targets, apply today to join Connect Appointments.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join an established logistics business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy parcel sorting facility, offering flexible early morning shifts across Monday to Saturday with full training provided.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Flexible shifts between Monday and Saturday – 2am to 8am or 4am to 10am
• Paid weekly at £12.71 per hour
• Holiday accrual and pension scheme
• Full training provided

As a Warehouse Operative, your duties will include:

• Sorting and scanning parcels ready for dispatch
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Checking items against delivery paperwork and reporting any damaged or missing goods
• Keeping your working area clean and safe throughout the shift

To be considered as a Warehouse Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, parcel sorting or similar fast-paced environment is preferred
• Good physical fitness – manual handling and lifting is involved
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• A reliable, punctual approach to work, both independently and as part of a team

Interested in this Warehouse Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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