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Job Title


Talent Acquisition Specialist


Company : Dalkia UK


Location : peterborough, east anglia


Created : 2025-04-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dalkia Facilities you'll play a key role in identifying, attracting, and recruiting candidates for roles including cleaning, caretaking, maintenance engineering and operations support, along with developing and delivering recruitment strategies and projects for a defined business unit.This role is perfect for someone who has a passion for recruitment and enjoys working in a very fast-paced / high volume environment.Hours of Work Monday - Friday 8.45-5.15, 40 hours per week.1 - 2 days at our Trafford Quays office per week, 2-3 days from home. 2 site visits per month mainly in the North West.Quarterly travel inc. Birmingham, London and South for team meetings.Responsibilities Proactively source and engage with candidates using a variety of platforms, including job boards, LinkedIn, and industry-specific networks.Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and deliver quality talent in line with business requirements.Talent Pooling potential future candidates.Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate suitability for open positions.Working within the People functions to positively contribute to the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all candidate interactions and recruitment activities.Develop and implement creative recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidatesPromote and enhance the companys employer brand through engagement with potential candidates and active participation in recruitment events.Foster relationships with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience.Represent Dalkia Facilities as an employer of choice, promoting our values and the exciting projects were involved in.Support the People Team and Talent Acquisition Manager with other recruitment and talent development initiatives.Requirements Proven experience as an internal recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, or similar role.Successful headhunting approach (LinkedIn, other platforms)Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques.Proficiency with recruitment software.Full driving licence and own transport.Experience of developing and delivering recruitment initiatives/ projects.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.Active listening skills. Proactive approach with the ability to take the initiative.Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple hiring projects simultaneously.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a very fast-paced environment.BenefitsBonus based on personal and team performance.25 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days.Life Assurance.Flexible Benefits Scheme including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance.Access to wellbeing programmes.Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements.The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community.Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters.Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning.At Dalkia, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform us in confidence. Our talent acquisition team is here to assist you.