Recruitment Consultant - Trainee Roles Available
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kenect Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our established Head Office based in Burton-on-Trent.
We are a highly recognized and respected brand for supplying driving, industrial and commercial staffing throughout the UK.
As part of our continued growth and expansion – we are currently seeking our newest team member to work from our Burton based offices (DE14).
As a Recruitment Consultant you will be working alongside our already established Branch – whilst working to grow business in new targeted areas, to be discussed upon interview stages.
Key Duties:
- Full 360 Recruitment Consultant Role – (supplying temporary or permanent workers into the Road Haulage and Distribution markets)
- Business development via marketing techniques, sales, cold calls, and networking to gain new business
- Exceed sales targets and weekly branch budgets
- Building relationships with clients through understanding of recruitment needs
- Account Management – (servicing existing clients & understanding their needs and requirements)
- Attracting candidates by drafting and placing adverts via online job boards
- Source, screen, interview, evaluate candidates and complete reference checks
- Matching workers to outstanding / prospective vacancies
- Rotating on-call duties for selected branch/s
- Working hours are 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday (subject to workload)
Person Specification:
- You do not need to have any recruitment experience - we are happy to work with you and teach you the tricks of the trade
- Confident to sell at all levels – cold calling, canvassing & area mapping when applicable
- Target Driven – completing and exceeding weekly targets set by Branch Manager
- Excellent level of customer service
- Must be articulate and enthusiastic
- Good communication skills
- Good administration skills
- A self-starter with the desire to progress within their career
- A full UK Driving Licence with access to own transport.
Benefits of working for Kenect Recruitment:
- Up to £21,000 per annum basic (DOE)
- Superb uncapped commission (up to 1.50% of weekly GP)
- Kenect Rewards & Kudos Scheme (Win holidays abroad & Red-Letter Days)
- 29 days holiday (28 + your birthday)
- Free onsite secure parking
The majority of your time will be spent in the Kenect Recruitment offices; however, you will be required to meet clients and candidates off-site at our client’s premises to register and interview potential candidates. It is therefore essential that you have a full UK Driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant to become a key part of an expanding business.
If you are looking to progress to the next stage in your career and you enjoy a fast paced and dynamic environment where your contribution translates into business growth, then please send your CV today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burton-On-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Recruitment Consultant - Trainee Roles Available roles across Kenect Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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