Recruitment Apprentice

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

Job summary

Hatch Training UK is offering a Recruitment Partner apprenticeship to start a rewarding career in recruitment. You will learn hands-on with experienced managers, focusing on candidate sourcing, qualification and relationship building across international markets.

From day one, get 1:1 training, weekly coaching and a clear progression path toward becoming a successful recruitment professional within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• GCSE 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.
• No previous recruitment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Source and identify suitable candidates using standard channels and networks.
• Proactively engage passive candidates and conduct screening interviews.
• Qualify candidates on availability, salary expectations, location and travel willingness.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and prepare profiles for clients submission.

Skills

Communication skills

Ambition & work ethic

English proficiency

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

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
• No previous experience required!

Additional Information

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

The Apprenticeship

Alongside your role, you will be working towards a recognsied 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.

If you are someone looking to start an exciting and rewarding career in Recruitment, we would love to hear from you!