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
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Why Join Us?
* Work closely with major clients in the Rail & Engineering sector
* Use your technical knowledge in a commercial environment
* Clear progression into a high-earning recruitment career
* Structured training and ongoing support from day one
This is a long-term career opportunity, not just a trainee role.
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The Role
Phase 1: Training & Candidate Management (0-6 months)
* Learn the Rail & Engineering recruitment market
* Speak with engineers and technical professionals daily
* Source, screen, and qualify candidates
* Build and manage talent pipelines
* Support senior consultants on live roles
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Phase 2: Client Development & Progression (6+ months)
* Build relationships with clients in the engineering sector
* Support business development activities
* Manage your own roles and candidate processes
* Contribute to revenue generation and earn commission
You will gradually move into a more commercial role, with full support and training.
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What We're Looking For
* Strong communication skills (phone and written)
* Confident, personable, and professional approach
* Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
* Ambitious and motivated to build a career
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Training & Development
* Structured 4-week induction
* Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring
* External training programmes
* Clear progression path with defined milestones
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Package & Benefits
* £30K+ OTE Year 1
* £40K+ OTE Year 2
* Uncapped commission (paid monthly)
* Early finish every Friday (3pm)
* No on-call
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* Increasing holiday allowance
* Christmas shutdown
* Team socials & incentives
* Free parking
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