Contract Consultant - Royal Mail Peak Season

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.