Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Engineering Sector)
Derby
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This role is ideal for candidates with strong communication skills.
You do not need sales experience - but you must be:
Confident speaking to people on the phone
Able to build relationships naturally
Professional, articulate, and proactive
Why Join Us?
1. Work closely with major clients in the Rail & Engineering sector
2. Use your technical knowledge in a commercial environment
3. Clear progression into a high-earning recruitment career
4. Structured training and ongoing support from day one
This is a long-term career opportunity, not just a trainee role.
The Role
Phase 1: Training & Candidate Management (0-6 months)
5. Learn the Rail & Engineering recruitment market
6. Speak with engineers and technical professionals daily
7. Source, screen, and qualify candidates
8. Build and manage talent pipelines
9. Support senior consultants on live roles
Phase 2: Client Development & Progression (6+ months)
10. Build relationships with clients in the engineering sector
11. Support business development activities
12. Manage your own roles and candidate processes
13. Contribute to revenue generation and earn commission
You will gradually move into a more commercial role, with full support and training.
What We're Looking For
14. Strong communication skills (phone and written)
15. Confident, personable, and professional approach
16. Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
17. Ambitious and motivated to build a career
Training & Development
18. Structured 4-week induction
19. Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring
20. External training programmes
21. Clear progression path with defined milestones
Package & Benefits
22. £30K+ OTE Year 1
23. £40K+ OTE Year 2
24. Uncapped commission (paid monthly)
25. Early finish every Friday (3pm)
26. No on-call
27. 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
28. Increasing holiday allowance
29. Christmas shutdown
30. Team socials & incentives
31. Free parking
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.