Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Interaction Recruitment is one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent recruitment businesses and proudly recognised as the UK’s #1 General Recruiter. Established in 1986, we operate from over 30 offices nationwide, supplying recruitment solutions across Industrial, Driving, Commercial, Engineering and more.

Due to continued growth in our Watford office, we’re looking to hire a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This role is ideal for someone with strong outbound sales experience who’s ready to move into a long-term career with high earning potential, clear progression, and genuine autonomy.

The Role

This is a full 360 recruitment role, where you’ll be trained to build and run your own desk from day one with ongoing support from experienced managers and consultants.

You’ll learn how to:

Win new business through outbound sales, networking, and relationship building

Develop and manage your own temp desk as well as place permanent candidates in to roles

Source, interview, and place candidates into Industrial and Driving roles

Build long-term client partnerships and maximise account revenue

Manage the full recruitment process from business development through to placement

Develop a structured plan to grow your desk and earnings over time

What We Offer

Uncapped Commission – NO THRESHOLDS

Earn commission from your first placement with no minimum target to hit

Industry-Leading Commission & Bonus Schemes

Multiple ways to earn through desk growth, monthly billings, and quarterly performance

Structured Training & Ongoing Support

Hands-on training from experienced recruiters

Continuous coaching to fast-track your development

No Red Tape / No Vertical Restrictions

Freedom to work your market and place candidates where they fit best

Best-in-Class Tools & Infrastructure

Market-leading job boards and candidate databases

Advertising and posting tools

Access to a 250+ consultant network across 10 specialist divisions

Wide Geographical Remit

No territory limitations or over saturated markets

Clear Career Progression

Transparent promotion and pay-rise criteria set from day one

What We’re Looking For

Strong outbound sales experience (B2B)

Confidence picking up the phone and winning new business

Resilient, driven, and motivated by results and high earnings

Commercial mindset with a desire to build something long-term

Professional, personable, and ambitious

Recruitment experience not required – full training provided

Experience in Industrial or Driving recruitment is a bonus, but absolutely not essential.

Why Interaction Recruitment?

Financially stable, independent recruiter

Entrepreneurial, non-corporate culture

Genuine autonomy and ownership of your desk

Expanding Watford office with long-term career opportunities

If you’re looking to move away from traditional sales into a career where effort equals reward, we’d love to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role and would like more info then please contact Jack Ibbotson in our Watford office on

Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Consultant / Sales / New Business

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