Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Apex Resources LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant specializing in Trades & Labour. In this dynamic role, you will engage in full-cycle recruitment, develop new business, and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals eager to thrive in a lucrative market. The company offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a clear progression path from day one, along with an uncapped commission structure to maximize earnings.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Lucrative commission package

Clear progression map

Comprehensive training

Company pension scheme

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commercial mindset.
• Driving ambition and ongoing career focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through proactive actions.
• Manage the recruitment process from sourcing to placement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Proven ability to meet or exceed targets

Strong communication

Relationship-building skills

Confident negotiator

Self-motivated

Team contribution ability

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Trades & Labour / Construction
Location: London Bridge (5-minute walk from London Bridge Tube & Rail Station)
Salary: 28k + full comms
Sector: UK Construction & Trades Recruitment

Hours: Monday-Friday Office based 08:00-17:30

About Apex Resources Limited

Established in 2004, Apex Resources Limited is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary and permanent skilled tradespeople and labourers across the UK construction sector. With a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and a consistently high-demand market, we offer an outstanding platform for ambitious recruitment professionals to succeed in a highly lucrative career.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant with ambition and confidence to win new business, to join our Trades & Labour team at our busy London Bridge office.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a driven individual who wants to capitalise on one of the most profitable recruitment markets in the UK. You will work a 360-recruitment desk, manage the full recruitment process while developing and growing your own client base. With strong demand, existing candidate database, and an uncapped commission structure, this is a genuine opportunity to significantly increase your earnings from year one.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new business opportunities through proactive business development and networking
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to fully understand their recruitment needs
• Managing the full recruitment process from candidate sourcing through to placement
• Screening, interviewing, and matching candidates to client requirements
• Negotiating pay rates, fees, and contractual terms with clients and candidates
• Providing a high level of service to both clients and candidates at all times

Requirements

• Proven ability to meet or exceed targets in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident negotiator with a commercial mindset
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and career-focused
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary and lucrative comms package
• Clear progression map from day one
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support from day 1
• Company pension scheme
• Annual bonuses + Company incentives, Trips abroad and more

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious recruitment consultant looking to maximise your earnings and progress quickly within a thriving construction recruitment business, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV to discuss this opportunity further.For any enquiries please contact our Internal Recruiter Tom.