Job Description
At Zest, we don't just 'do' recruitment - we transform careers and strengthen teams in one of the UK's most vital industries: Food Manufacturing. We've spent over 20 years building the most trusted recruitment brand in the sector, and now, we're looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant who's hungry to be the best.
This is not a back-office role. You'll be on the frontlines - hunting, headhunting, and building relationships within Food Manufacturing's most in-demand professionals.
What You'll Do
- Build and nurture relationships with high-performing candidates in the food industry
- Search across job boards, LinkedIn, internal CRM, referrals and social platforms to find the best talent
- Conduct detailed phone and video interviews, qualifying candidates for live roles
- Partner with Senior consultants to help fill high-priority vacancies
- Support candidates throughout the process - coaching for interviews, negotiating offers, and guiding through resignations
- Record candidate insights with precision in our CRM, helping us maintain our legendary reputation for detail and quality
Why This Role is a Launchpad
- £250 per placement on your director's desk - with potential to increase as you grow
- Industry-leading training and mentoring - we've developed some of the UK's best recruiters in-house
- After 12 months, you'll be ready to step up into a Consul...