Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cheadle, Stockport is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to kickstart a career in recruitment. This role offers top-class training, potential for fast progression, and a chance to earn uncapped commissions. Ideal candidates will have minimum GCSEs, strong communication skills, and a results-driven attitude. Hybrid working available after training period.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Structured training programme

Career progression opportunities

Early finish Fridays

Company holidays and lunch club incentives

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• How to match the right candidate to the right role.
• Interviewing and screening techniques.
• Client relationship building.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic IT skills

Positive attitude

Results-driven

Comfortable speaking with new people

Education

Minimum of GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

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...

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

How to Apply

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.

Job Info

• Job Title: Trainee Recruitment Consultant
• Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Cheadle, Stockport
• Posted: Oct 8th 2025
• Closes: N/A
• Sector: Personnel & Recruitment
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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