Trainee Recruitment Consultant Are you looking for an office-based role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy meeting new people, working to targets, and delivering excellent customer service? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Driver Hire Edinburgh is recruiting an ambitious and motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. You’ll receive full training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you become confident in the day-to-day running of the business, while building and developing your own successful client base. Key Responsibilities (Including but not limited to) Handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls Managing personal and shared office email inboxes Advertising temporary and permanent vacancies via our microsite, job boards, and social media platforms Screening CVs and interviewing candidates Generating leads and winning new business Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients Arranging and attending face-to-face client meetings Cross-selling a range of Driver Hire services Maintaining and cleansing data within our in-house system Contacting relevant businesses across the EH postcode area Attending networking events and local job fairs Completing daily and weekly administrative tasks Participating in the 24/7 on-call rota (paid additionally) Delivering excellent customer service at all times About You This is a combined recruitment and sales-focused role, so you’ll be responsible for managing your own workload. Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential, along with a confident, professional, and customer-focused approach. Previous experience in customer service, sales, recruitment, or logistics would be advantageous, but is not essential — full training will be provided. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Training & Development You’ll receive comprehensive training covering: Driver Hire business operations In-house IT systems Transport and logistics legislation Training will be delivered through a mix of on-the-job shadowing, structured learning modules, and our Sales Academy, giving you the tools to succeed and progress. About Driver Hire Driver Hire is the UK’s No.1 supplier of temporary and permanent staff to the transport and logistics sector. We believe in Fun at Work — balancing hard work with a positive, upbeat, and supportive environment. In our most recent staff survey, 98% of employees said they are proud or very proud to work for Driver Hire. Hours & Pay Full-time, office-based role (EH12) Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 Starting salary: £22,500 basic per annum Uncapped bonus and commission OTE £30,000 in year one, with progression thereafter Additional Benefits 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus an additional week after three years’ service Pension contributions Paid participation in the on-call rota Use of a company pool car for client meetings Company-funded social and team events How to Apply If you’re interested in joining our team, please send your CV and covering letter to: amy.barclay@driverhire.co.uk All applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days. INDEDC3