Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Bristol, BS4 5QH
Salary: £24,000 – £25,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £30,000–£35,000 in year one)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Onsite)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 12pm – 10pm (covering the USA market)
Start Your Recruitment Career with People Freight
Looking to launch a career in recruitment in 2025? At People Freight, we specialise in recruiting talent for the freight and logistics industry across the USA. From our Bristol office, you’ll be working US hours, connecting with clients and candidates across the Atlantic.
We don’t expect you to have recruitment experience. What matters most is your drive, resilience, and ambition. We’ll provide structured training, one-to-one coaching, and hands-on support to help you quickly build the skills you need to succeed. Whether you’ve worked in sales, hospitality, retail, or something completely different, if you’re motivated and confident with people, recruitment could be the right fit for you.
Why join People Freight?
* Focused Training & Development – You’ll start with a clear induction plan and ongoing coaching to help you learn the ropes and progress in your career.
* A People-First Approach – We support you with mentorship, career growth opportunities, and recognition for your success.
* Rewards That Count – Incentives and team socials to performance-based trips, we make sure hard work pays off.
Career Progression
We believe in promoting from within. Your success is in your hands, and we’ll give you the platform to move up as fast as your results take you. The typical path looks like this:
* Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Learn the role, build your client and candidate skills.
* Recruitment Consultant – Run your own desk, manage clients and candidates, start billing consistently.
* Senior Consultant – Lead bigger accounts, mentor trainees, and earn higher commissions.
* Team Leader / Manager – Step into leadership, manage your own team, and play a key role in growing the business.
What you’ll do as a Recruitment Consultant:
* Build relationships with freight forwarding clients across the USA.
* Source and connect with top talent using job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreach.
* Match candidates to the right opportunities and guide them through the hiring process.
* Provide a first-class service to both clients and candidates, building long-term partnerships.
What we’re looking for:
* A positive, resilient attitude with the ability to bounce back.
* Motivation to succeed in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
* Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
* Ambition and the drive to learn, progress, and earn.
If you’re ready to kickstart your career in recruitment and want to work in a team that thrives on success, apply today and take your first step with People Freight.