Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Engineering

Pertemps Bristol Industrial; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Engineering, ideal for motivated individuals eager to build a career in recruitment. Responsibilities include sourcing skilled engineering professionals and supporting the recruitment process. The role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Quarterly bonus for achieving targets

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Full training provided

Company car and fuel card

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated individual eager to learn.
• Ability to manage relationships and work within a team.
• Any background in sales, engineering, or service roles is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source, screen, and place engineering professionals.
• Support the recruitment process and provide excellent service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Customer-focused

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to start a rewarding career in recruitment? Pertemps Bristol is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Engineering to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while helping connect skilled engineering professionals with leading employers across the region.

Location & Details

• Location: Central Bristol (with parking available)
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00 | Friday 08:00–16:30
• Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + uncapped commission + quarterly bonus
• Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Learn how to build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source, screen, and place skilled engineering professionals into permanent and temporary roles.
• Support the recruitment process while providing excellent service and advice.
• Develop skills in negotiation, business development, and client management.
• Work towards meeting individual and team targets with guidance and support from your managers.

To be Successful

• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Confident with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and target-driven, with a positive attitude.
• Able to manage relationships and work well in a team.
• Customer-focused, with any background in sales, engineering, or service roles considered an advantage.
• Holder of a valid UK driving licence.
• Recruitment experience desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission.
• Quarterly bonus for achieving targets.
• Company car and fuel card (after qualifying period).
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Extra day of leave for each full year worked, up to five years.
• Full training and support to achieve professional recruitment qualifications (REC/IRP).
• A central Bristol office with parking and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Full training will be provided.

Start your career in recruitment with Pertemps and build a future you can be proud of. To apply or find out more, contact Shanique at Pertemps Bristol or email CV to the address provided.