Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Construction

Search Consultancy LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sheffield is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to drive their Construction division. This role offers a base salary of £26,000 - £28,000 plus uncapped commission, structured training, and ongoing development. Ideal candidates should come from a sales background, have excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to achieving goals. You'll be responsible for generating business, sourcing candidates, and providing outstanding support throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

FlexHoliday

EV car benefit scheme

Lifestyle and wellbeing perks via Perkbox

Golden Ticket incentive

Team socials and incentive events

Qualifications

• Experience in a target-driven environment is advantageous.
• Confidence in building long-term relationships.
• Full UK driving licence beneficial for travel.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound B2B calls and client visits.
• Negotiate fees and rates to maximize earnings.
• Source and interview candidates, supporting their recruitment process.
• Manage bookings and shift allocations.
• Act as main contact for candidates and clients.

Skills

Sales background

Relationship building

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Construction
Sheffield
£26,000 - £28,000 Per Annum + Uncapped Commission

Are you consistently ahcieving your sales targets and wondering what's next? Ready to turn your ambition and drive into a long-term, rewarding career?

At Search Recruitment Group, one of the UK's leading multi-discipline recruitment agencies, we're expanding our Construction division in Sheffield and looking for motivated sales professionals to join us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants.

In this role, you'll build your own client base, source top talent, and place candidates into a wide range of construction roles. It's fast-paced and dynamic, and your earning potential is truly uncapped.

From day one, you'll receive industry-leading training throughout our award-winning development programme. Whether you're transitioning from a sales role or starting fresh in recruitment, we'll give you the skills, tools, and support to succeed.

You'll also benefit from a clear progression path, regular reviews, and ongoing development. Add to that uncapped commission, monthly incentives, and great employee perks via Perkbox, and you've got everything you need to thrive!

What You'll Be Doing

• Making outbound B2B calls, LinkedIn outreach, and on-site client visits to generate new business
• Negotiating fees and rates to maximise your earning potential
• Sourcing and interviewing candidates, registering them on our CRM, and supporting them through the recruitment process
• Managing bookings and shift allocations
• Acting as the main point of contact for candidates and clients, handling queries and providing top-tier support
• Delivering a high level of service at every stage of the recruitment process

What We're Looking For

• A background in sales or a similar target-driven environment would be an advantage
• Confidence in building and nurturing long-term relationships
• Travelling between construction sites is important. Having a full UK driving licence would be beneficial, but we can consider other travel arrangements if needed.
• Excellent communication skills - whether over the phone, in person, or in writing
• A self-motivated, resilient mindset with a proactive approach to achieving goals

What You'll Get in Return

• £26,000 - £28,000 base salary plus uncapped monthly commission
• Structured training and ongoing development from our award-winning Talent Development team
• FlexHoliday - buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Option to join our EV car benefit scheme via Tusker
• Access to lifestyle and wellbeing perks through Perkbox
• Golden Ticket incentive, where you can earn up to £500 in vouchers from achieving your KPIs
• Regular team socials, early finishes, and incentive events, including an annual trip to an EU country.
• Full back office support from marketing, compliance, and payroll teams.

To find out more about this opportunity Click Apply today, or contact Isabel Stone for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.