Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff

G2 Recruitment Group Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cardiff is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to manage the recruitment lifecycle and build relationships within the European Engineering sector. This role offers comprehensive training, a competitive starting salary, and a clear path for career progression. No prior experience is required, making it ideal for ambitious individuals eager to start a sales career.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Uncapped commission structure

Comprehensive training

Clear career progression

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• No experience required - full training provided.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, sales-oriented mindset.
• Driven by goals, personal growth, and success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for both clients and candidates.
• Use business development techniques to identify new clients.
• Source, qualify, and present candidates to clients across the EU.

Skills

Sales communication

Proactive mindset

Customer service experience

Job description

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff

Join one of the UK's most ambitious recruitment firms. At g2 Recruitment, part of the G2V Recruitment Group, we specialise in placing top freelance talent across the European Engineering industry. Our Cardiff office is growing, and this is your chance to be part of a team making a real impact in one of our fastest-moving markets.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary: 24,000
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic earnings: Year 1: 35K- 45K, Year 2: 50K- 70K, Year 3: 100K+
• Comprehensive training: onboarding programme, deskside coaching, 1-to-1 mentoring, and classroom sessions
• Clear career progression: promotions based solely on merit, from trainee to team leader and beyond
• Weekly & monthly business reviews for continuous development
• Culture beyond earning: regular team socials, incentives such as lunch clubs & European holidays

The Role

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for both clients and candidates: from taking job briefings to delivering interview feedback
• Use a variety of business development techniques to identify and approach new clients with tailored recruitment solutions
• Source, qualify, and present candidates to clients across the EU
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates in your specialist market
• Share insights with colleagues and contribute to overall team success
• Work in established engineering sectors while also spotting new opportunities to grow your desk

Who We're Looking For

• No experience required - full training provided
• Sales, customer service, or recruitment experience is a bonus
• Strong communicator with a proactive, sales-oriented mindset
• Driven by goals, personal growth, and success
• Resilient, ambitious, and eager to learn
• Based in or relocating to Cardiff

Why Join G2 Recruitment Cardiff?

Cardiff is one of our most exciting and collaborative offices, specialising in the booming European Engineering sector. You'll develop expertise in your market from day one, working with experienced consultants who will support you as you grow your desk, build relationships, and start closing deals. This is your opportunity to launch a sales career with a clear path to success.

Ready To Apply?

We're hiring now with flexible start dates through October. Apply today and start your career with g2 Recruitment!

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