Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Driving Division

Mainstay Recruitment | Full-time | Monday–Friday

The Role

Mainstay Recruitment is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our busy Driving Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in recruitment, working alongside an experienced and supportive team within an established recruitment business.

You’ll be joining a strong, close-knit team responsible for recruiting HGV drivers and other transport professionals for a range of clients. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop your recruitment skills, build relationships with candidates and clients, and progress within the business.

No previous recruitment experience is necessary. We’re more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Supporting the recruitment team with the sourcing and selection of HGV drivers and other transport personnel.
• Advertising vacancies across job boards and social media platforms.
• Screening applications and conducting initial telephone interviews.
• Contacting candidates to discuss suitable opportunities and availability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Coordinating interviews, assessments and candidate start dates.
• Managing candidate records and keeping the recruitment database up to date.
• Supporting the wider team with the day-to-day running of the Driving Division.
• Working towards individual and team recruitment targets.
• Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30, with a one-hour lunch break.
• 40-hour working week.

Candidate Requirements

• A confident and outgoing personality with good communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable speaking to people over the telephone.
• A proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and basic IT skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• Previous sales, customer service or telephone-based experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Must be willing to integrate into shared ‘On Call’ rota, as the operation is 24Hr.

Salary & Benefits

• £27000 basic annual salary + uncapped comission once on call.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Supportive working environment within an experienced recruitment team.
• Opportunity to earn additional performance-related bonuses.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression as you develop within the business.

Interested?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to start a career in recruitment, enjoy speaking to people and want to be part of a successful and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and a member of the Mainstay Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.