Trainee Recruitment Consultant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cheadle is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This role provides comprehensive training and the potential for significant earnings through an uncapped commission scheme. You will learn key recruitment techniques, communication skills, and client relationship management. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication abilities, basic IT skills, and a growth-oriented mindset. The role also offers hybrid working after the training period and early finish Fridays.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Structured training programme

Early finish Fridays

Company holidays and lunch club incentives

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Basic proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office.
• A results-driven mindset with a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to match candidates to roles effectively.
• Understand interviewing and screening techniques.
• Build client relationships and manage a sales pipeline.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic IT skills

Positive attitude

Comfortable speaking with new people

Education

Minimum of GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Cheadle, Stockport
Salary DOE, starting at £24k
November/December start date

Are you looking to kickstart a career in recruitment with fast progression, top‑class training and real earning potential? If so, please take a look at what JAM Recruitment has to offer…

Company Overview

JAM Recruitment is an award‑winning recruitment agency established over 25 years ago, specialising in sourcing top talent across Defence, Aerospace, Energy and other technical industries.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for motivated individuals to join our UK New Business team.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email, internet research).
• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Driven by results and motivated by targets or goals.
• Comfortable speaking with new people (face‑to‑face or on the phone)

Key Things You’ll Learn

• How to match the right candidate to the right role.
• Interviewing and screening techniques.
• How to handle objections, rejections and negotiations.
• Sales and pipeline management.
• Client relationship building.

Why JAM Recruitment?

• Uncapped commission scheme
• Structured training programme (in a training room and on the sales floor)
• Our career progression pathway is clear and achievable - many of our top‑performing consultants started in this very role
• Hybrid working (after training period)
• Early finish Fridays
• Company holidays and lunch club incentives

If this sounds like a good fit for you and you'd like to learn more, please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment with a copy of your CV as soon as possible