Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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10 months ago

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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:

Account Manager: Build relationships with existing clients and grow business opportunities.
360 Recruiter: Manage the full recruitment process—develop your own clients and specialize in a niche sector.
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

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