Start your career in recruitment with a growing and supportive team in the heart of Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in a fast-paced sales environment.
Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Cardiff City Centre
£25,000 - £26,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission
Monday–Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
We are looking for a driven Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our busy industrial and driving recruitment division. Full training will be provided, with clear opportunities for progression and earnings growth.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and targeting new business opportunities within the industrial and driving sectors
* Making outbound sales calls to introduce our services and arrange meetings
* Attending client visits alongside experienced consultants
* Assisting with negotiating terms and rates
* Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline using our CRM system
* Supporting the management of existing client accounts
* Responding to booking requests quickly and professionally
* Helping resolve client queries and operational issues
* Supporting service reviews and maintaining strong relationships
* Sourcing candidates via job boards, advertising, referrals, and database searches
* Conducting telephone screenings and candidate registrations
* Completing right-to-work and compliance checks
* Supporting temporary bookings and shift coordination
* Ensuring candidate files meet legal and company compliance standards
* Keeping CRM records accurate and up to date
* Assisting with timesheets and payroll administration
What we’re looking for:
* A positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Experience in a customer-facing role
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, sales-focused environment
* Knowledge of employee rights, equality, diversity, and inclusion is a plus
* Ideally, a valid UK driving licence
What we offer:
* Full company training and ongoing development
* Competitive salary and uncapped commission
* 24 days holiday, increasing to 29 with service
* Company laptop and mobile
* Retail discounts, perks, and reward schemes
* Wellbeing support for physical and mental health
* Opportunity to participate in Employee Benefit Trust and Share Incentive Plans
Apply today – start your recruitment career with Pertemps.
📞 Get in touch today: Josie at Pertemps Gloucester – 01452 507500
📧 Email: josie@pertemps.co.uk