Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Ardleigh, Colchester
Company: CDL Personnel Ltd
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £28,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (OTE £70,000+)
Launch Your Career in Recruitment Consultancy
CDL Personnel Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency supplying staff across the transport, logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an ambitious and driven Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment and sales. Full training, mentoring, and ongoing support will be provided, giving you the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant.
The Role
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will learn all aspects of the recruitment process while developing your sales and relationship-building skills. Working closely with experienced consultants and the Driving Division Operations Director, you will gain hands-on experience in candidate management, client development, and recruitment operations.
This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering clear progression opportunities and exceptional earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking
Screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies
Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients
Writing and advertising vacancies across multiple recruitment platforms
Managing candidate registrations, compliance checks, and onboarding processes
Supporting client account management and learning business development techniques
Coordinating interviews, bookings, and placements
Maintaining accurate records using recruitment software and CRM systems
Delivering exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates
Working towards individual and team performance targets
What We're Looking For
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident, professional, and motivated approach
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
Target-driven and ambitious mindset
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Previous experience in sales, customer service, recruitment, or administration would be advantageous but is not essential
Must have own transport
Desire to build a successful career within recruitment consultancy
What We Offer
£28,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE of £70,000+
Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends
Full recruitment and sales training programme
Ongoing mentoring from experienced recruitment professionals
Clear career progression pathway to Recruitment Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Management
Opportunity to develop business development and account management skills
Friendly and supportive working environment
Company incentives, bonuses, and team rewards
Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
Apply Today
If you are ambitious, motivated, and looking for a rewarding career with outstanding progression opportunities and significant earning potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step towards earning £70,000+ as a Recruitment Consultant with CDL Personnel Ltd