via Reed · 8 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Contract Consultant - Royal Mail Peak Season

Pertemps Royal Mail
Cardiff Contract GBP 35,000 – 35,000
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Contract Consultant - Royal Mail Peak Season

Location: Cardiff Outhouse Mail Centre (on-site)
Contract: Fixed Term for the duration of 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible rota, Monday to Sunday
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (pro rata)

About the Role

Pertemps is looking for a proactive and organised Contract Consultant to support our Royal Mail operation at Cardiff Outhouse Mail Centre during the busy peak season.

This fast-paced role combines recruitment, workforce planning and onsite worker query management to ensure staffing requirements are met and a positive experience is delivered to both our client and temporary workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advertising vacancies and attracting suitable candidates.

  • Screening and selecting candidates in line with client and legal requirements.

  • Managing candidate onboarding, including registrations, inductions and compliance checks, ensuring all candidates meet legal, compliance and contractual requirements, including Right to Work verification.

  • Allocating shifts and managing workforce schedules to meet operational demands, proactively planning staffing levels while responding effectively to changing business needs and last-minute requirements.

  • Monitoring attendance, absence and worker performance.

  • Building strong relationships with Royal Mail managers and temporary workers.

  • Providing onsite support and resolving workforce issues effectively, escalating worker queries as needed.

  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with Pertemps and client procedures.
Role Requirements
  • Previous recruitment or workforce planning experience is required

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

  • Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.
What We Offer
  • Salary up to £35,000 per annum (pro rata).

  • Opportunity to work with a major national client.

  • Fast-paced, rewarding environment.

  • Full support from an experienced Pertemps team.
Apply Now

If you're a recruitment professional who thrives in a busy operational environment and enjoys building strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you. Join Pertemps and play a key role in delivering a successful peak season for Royal Mail.

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