Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Path to £70k+ OTE

CDL Personnel Ltd; Fox Street; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Training programme

Mentoring

Career progression

Pension

Job summary

CDL Personnel Ltd, Ardleigh, Colchester, is recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role offers full training, mentoring, and a clear progression path within a supportive team.

You will learn all recruitment stages, from candidate sourcing to client development, with an emphasis on relationship-building and ongoing professional development. The position provides a basic salary of £28,000 with uncapped commission, offering realistic OTE of £70,000+ and weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, professional, and motivated approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Target-driven and ambitious mindset.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Screening, interviewing, and assessing candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Writing and advertising vacancies across multiple recruitment platforms.
• Managing candidate registrations, compliance checks, and onboarding processes.
• Supporting client account management and learning business development techniques.
• Coordinating interviews, bookings, and placements.
• Maintaining accurate records using recruitment software and CRM systems.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates.
• Working towards individual and team performance targets.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Own transport

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDL Personnel Ltd, Ardleigh, Colchester, is recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role offers full training, mentoring, and a clear progression path within a supportive team.

You will learn all recruitment stages, from candidate sourcing to client development, with an emphasis on relationship-building and ongoing professional development. The position provides a basic salary of £28,000 with uncapped commission, offering realistic OTE of £70,000+ and weekday hours.