Talent Acquisition Consultant

IO; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Bristol. This full-time role offers a salary of £25,000 plus uncapped commission and involves building client relationships, sourcing candidates, and managing the hiring process. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, resilience, and a positive attitude. In addition to comprehensive training and industry-leading tools, the company offers flexibility with a hybrid working model after initial training.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Uncapped commission structure

Hybrid working flexibility

Incentives like luxury trips

Qualifications

• Positive, competitive attitude in a sales-driven environment.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
• Eagerness to learn about engineering and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with engineering businesses.
• Source candidates through various channels.
• Match candidates to client requirements.
• Develop knowledge in engineering recruitment.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and candidates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Motivation to succeed

Interest in engineering or technology

Job description

Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bristol (BS1) - Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £25,000 + Uncapped Commission

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Kickstart your recruitment career in the fast-paced world of engineering and technology.

We're growing our specialist engineering recruitment team and looking for ambitious individuals to join us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. No experience in recruitment? No problem. If you've got the drive, resilience, and a hunger to succeed, we'll give you the tools and training to become an expert in placing highly skilled professionals into cutting‑edge engineering projects across industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

You’ll be joining a team with warm client relationships ready to build on, access to top‑tier recruitment platforms, and a supportive, high‑performance culture that rewards your hard work.

What you'll be doing:

• Building lasting relationships with engineering businesses through consultative sales and business development.
• Sourcing high‑quality candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, and proactive outreach.
• Matching candidates to client requirements, managing interviews, and guiding both sides through the hiring process.
• Developing specialist knowledge in engineering and technical recruitment.
• Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.

What we're looking for:

• Resilience and a positive, competitive attitude.
• Motivation to succeed in a sales‑driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in building relationships.
• Interest in engineering, technology or innovation (beneficial but not essential).
• Ambition and drive to progress your career quickly.

What we offer:

• Award‑winning training – a structured 6‑month induction programme with ongoing coaching from experienced recruiters.
• Industry‑leading tools – full access to recruitment platforms, databases, and market insights.
• Earning potential – uncapped commission structure with clear progression routes.
• Culture & incentives – weekly early finishes, fine dining club lunches, and luxury trips to locations like Monaco, the French Alps, and beyond.
• Hybrid working – after initial training, flexibility to split your time between home and our modern Bristol office.

This is your chance to join a business with a strong reputation in specialist markets, a proven track record, and a clear path for career progression.

If you're ready to build a rewarding career in engineering recruitment, apply now and let's make it happen