Recruiter Apprentice

Hatch Training; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Apprenticeship program

Job summary

Hatch Training is offering a Recruitment Partner apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You will focus on sourcing, screening and pipeline development for international contract and permanent roles, with structured 1:1 training from day one.

You’ll learn candidate engagement, interviewing techniques, and how to build talent networks, with earning potential through commission and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) is required.
• Living in the UK for at least 3 years with the Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving License is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Search for and identify suitable candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, databases, referrals and networking techniques.
• Proactively headhunt and engage passive candidates who may not be actively looking for a new role.
• Conduct screening interviews to assess technical skills, project experience, qualifications and cultural fit.
• Qualify candidates on availability, salary expectations, contract rates, location preferences and willingness to travel.
• Build and maintain talent pools of specialist professionals across engineering, automation, manufacturing and technology sectors.
• Prepare candidate summaries and profiles for submission to clients.
• Support candidates through interview preparation, feedback and offer stages.
• Keep CRM records up to date and accurately manage candidate pipelines.
• Monitor market trends, salary levels, contractor rates and talent availability across international markets.
• Work closely with senior consultants and account managers to deliver the best available talent to our clients.

Skills

Candidate sourcing

Relationship building

Interviewing

Networking

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM software

Job boards

Job description

Are you ambitious, driven and ready to build a rewarding career? Looking for a role where you can learn, earn and progress quickly, all within a supportive and high-performing team? If so, this could be the perfect place to launch your recruitment career as a Recruitment Partner.

We're excited to welcome motivated, goal-orientated individuals into our business who are eager to succeed. You don't need recruitment experience to apply; what matters most is your attitude, work ethic, communication skills and desire to build a long-term career.

What you'll be doing

As a Recruitment Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting our recruitment team by identifying, engaging and placing high-quality candidates across both contract and permanent opportunities throughout international markets. This is a 180 recruitment role with no sales or business development responsibilities. Your focus will be entirely on candidate sourcing, qualification and relationship building.

From day one, you'll receive hands-on training and work closely 1:1 with experienced managers and leaders who are invested in your success.

You’ll learn:

• How to source and engage candidates confidently using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, social media and internal databases
• How to build strong relationships and professional networks The full recruitment lifecycle and best-practice recruitment techniques
• How to qualify candidates against specific client requirements How to conduct professional telephone and video interviews
• How to build talent pipelines for both contract and permanent vacancies How to manage candidates throughout the recruitment process from initial contact through to placement
• How to develop into a high-performing recruitment consultant with strong earning potential

Day-to-day, you will:

• Search for and identify suitable candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, databases, referrals and networking techniques
• Proactively headhunt and engage passive candidates who may not be actively looking for a new role Speak with candidates throughout the day to understand their backgrounds, experience, motivations and career aspirations
• Conduct screening interviews to assess technical skills, project experience, qualifications and cultural fit
• Qualify candidates on availability, salary expectations, contract rates, location preferences and willingness to travel
• Build and maintain talent pools of specialist professionals across engineering, automation, manufacturing and technology sectors Prepare candidate summaries and profiles for submission to clients
• Support candidates through interview preparation, feedback and offer stages
• Keep CRM records up to date and accurately manage candidate pipelines
• Monitor market trends, salary levels, contractor rates and talent availability across international markets
• Work closely with senior consultants and account managers to deliver the best available talent to our clients

You will spend the majority of your day communicating with candidates, building relationships, understanding what motivates them and helping connect them with exciting career opportunities around the world.

We’re passionate about training and development and we’ll give you all the tools, knowledge and ongoing support you need to become a successful recruitment professional.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Full Valid UK Driving License (Desirable)
• Living in the UK for at least 3 years with the Right to Work in the UK

Additional Information

• Earn the Minimum Apprentice Wage (£8/hr) + Commission
• The successful candidate will flexible with working hours (including some evenings/weekends)

The Apprenticeship

Alongside your role, you will be working towards a recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification. Training will be delivered through Microsoft Teams with one of the apprenticeship tutors. During the first eight weeks of the programme, sessions will take place once a week to provide structured support and learning. After this initial period, training will become less frequent, taking place a few times each month while continuing throughout the apprenticeship.