Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultants

Are you a sales professional looking to dive into the fast-paced, dynamic world of recruitment?

• Location: East Leeds (Garforth), with flexible working available once trained.
  
  
• Salary: Basic up to £26K + commission (1st-year OTE £32K).
  
  
• Future Earnings: Develop into a 360 recruiter and achieve OTE £60K–£70K.
  
  The Company & Location
  
  
• Who We Are: Thornhvac is a well-established niche recruitment consultancy specializing in the HVAC sector.
  
  
• Our Sector: We serve the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and renewables industries, working with manufacturers, distributors, and contractors.
  
  
• Opportunities: Join our team to build a rewarding, long-lasting career in recruitment.
  
  
• Where We Are: Based near Garforth, East Leeds—just 2 minutes from J46 of the M1. Free parking and good transport links available.
  
  The Role
  
  You’ll start as a Resourcer, assisting experienced recruiters with:
  
  
• Searching for candidates and contacting them via phone and email.
  
  
• Calling and interviewing potential applicants, matching them to vacancies.
  
  
• Writing job descriptions, adverts, and preparing candidates for interviews.
  
  
• Generating leads and gathering market intelligence.
  
  
• Arranging interviews and supporting the recruitment process.
  
  Career Prospects
  
  Develop your career based on your strengths and interests:
  
  

1. Account Manager: Build relationships with existing clients and grow business opportunities.
   
   
2. 360 Recruiter: Manage the full recruitment process—develop your own clients and specialize in a niche sector.
   
   
3. Business Development Specialist: Focus on onboarding new clients with exceptional sales skills and resilience.
   
   Skills Required
   
   

• Enjoy networking and speaking confidently with people over the phone and face-to-face.
  
  
• Hard-working, ambitious, persuasive, and resilient.
  
  
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills in English.
  
  
• IT literate and comfortable using databases daily.
  
  
• Previous experience in B2B or telephone sales is essential.
  
  Package & Benefits
  
  
• Salary: £26K basic with open-ended commission and a profit-share scheme.
  
  
• Healthcare: Private healthcare for yourself and your family.
  
  
• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with loyal service (birthday off too!).
  
  
• Flexibility: Mix of home or office working once trained.
  
  
• Development: High-quality training, mentoring by experienced recruiters, and opportunities for senior roles.
  
  
• Incentives: Future share ownership, team outings, and celebrations.
  
  Location
  
  
• Suitable for candidates within a 30-minute drive of Garforth. Relevant areas include Leeds, Wakefield, Garforth, and Selby