Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Thornhvac; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established niche recruitment consultancy is seeking Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to start as a Resourcer, where you will assist experienced recruiters in sourcing candidates, writing job descriptions, and supporting the recruitment process. With a clear path for career development into roles such as Account Manager or 360 Recruiter, you will benefit from high-quality training and a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible working options and a competitive salary with commission potential. If you are ambitious and enjoy networking, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holidays

Flexible Working

High-Quality Training

Profit-Share Scheme

Future Share Ownership

Team Outings

Birthday Off

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Previous experience in B2B or telephone sales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters in searching and contacting candidates.
• Write job descriptions and prepare candidates for interviews.
• Generate leads and support the recruitment process.

Skills

Networking

Persuasiveness

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

B2B Sales Experience

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultants

Are you a sales professional looking to dive into the fast-paced, dynamic world of recruitment?

• Location: East Leeds (Garforth), with flexible working available once trained.
• Salary: Basic up to £26K + commission (1st-year OTE £32K).
• Future Earnings: Develop into a 360 recruiter and achieve OTE £60K–£70K.

The Company & Location

• Who We Are: Thornhvac is a well-established niche recruitment consultancy specializing in the HVAC sector.
• Our Sector: We serve the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and renewables industries, working with manufacturers, distributors, and contractors.
• Opportunities: Join our team to build a rewarding, long-lasting career in recruitment.
• Where We Are: Based near Garforth, East Leeds—just 2 minutes from J46 of the M1. Free parking and good transport links available.

The Role

You’ll start as a Resourcer, assisting experienced recruiters with:

• Searching for candidates and contacting them via phone and email.
• Calling and interviewing potential applicants, matching them to vacancies.
• Writing job descriptions, adverts, and preparing candidates for interviews.
• Generating leads and gathering market intelligence.
• Arranging interviews and supporting the recruitment process.

Career Prospects

Develop your career based on your strengths and interests:

1. Account Manager: Build relationships with existing clients and grow business opportunities.
2. 360 Recruiter: Manage the full recruitment process—develop your own clients and specialize in a niche sector.
3. Business Development Specialist: Focus on onboarding new clients with exceptional sales skills and resilience.

Skills Required

• Enjoy networking and speaking confidently with people over the phone and face-to-face.
• Hard-working, ambitious, persuasive, and resilient.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills in English.
• IT literate and comfortable using databases daily.
• Previous experience in B2B or telephone sales is essential.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £26K basic with open-ended commission and a profit-share scheme.
• Healthcare: Private healthcare for yourself and your family.
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with loyal service (birthday off too!).
• Flexibility: Mix of home or office working once trained.
• Development: High-quality training, mentoring by experienced recruiters, and opportunities for senior roles.
• Incentives: Future share ownership, team outings, and celebrations.

Location

• Suitable for candidates within a 30-minute drive of Garforth. Relevant areas include Leeds, Wakefield, Garforth, and Selby.

Due to high demand, we may not respond to every applicant.