Trainee Engineering Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

📍 Derby | Up to £28k Basic | £30k+ OTE Year 1 | £40k+ Year 2

Looking to break into recruitment?

Want proper training, early Friday finishes and uncapped commission?
Interested in working with some of the biggest names in Rail & Engineering?

This is a genuine long-term career opportunity - not just another trainee role.

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be joining a high-demand, recession-resilient sector with huge earning potential and clear progression. This is a structured environment where you're supported from day one and developed into a fully-fledged consultant.

The Role

First 6 Months - Resourcing & Training

Learn the Rail & Engineering market

Source and screen candidates

Build and manage talent pools

Support experienced consultants on live roles

Develop confidence in candidate management

This phase gives you the foundations to succeed in recruitment.

After 6 Months - Sales & Business Development

Develop and manage your own client relationships

Proactively win new business

Identify growth opportunities within accounts

Start billing and earning commission

This role includes a strong sales and business development focus - you won't just manage jobs; you'll actively grow your desk, build partnerships and drive revenue.

Clear pathway. Structured progression. No guesswork.

Training & Support

Structured 4-week induction

Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring

Monthly external training

Clear targets and progression milestones

Benefits

£30k+ OTE Year 1

£40k+ OTE Year 2

Uncapped commission (paid monthly)

Early Friday finish (3pm)

No on-call

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off

Holiday allowance increases yearly

Christmas shutdown

High-end social events

Free parking

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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