Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Carrington West

The Role

Overview

Train to become a 360 recruitment consultant, sourcing talent for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • candidate relations
  • talent sourcing

Tasks

-Build strong relationships with clients and candidates -Source and attract top talent in your specialist recruitment market

Requirements

  • 360 recruitment
  • 12 months
  • drive
  • confidence
  • ambition

What You Bring

You don’t need previous recruitment experience, just drive, confidence, and ambition. -Progress into a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role, often within 12 months

Benefits

If you’re a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced recruitment environment, we’ll give you all the tools to build a long-term, successful recruitment career. Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times “Best Places to Work” You’ll receive structured recruitment training, mentorship, and a clear career pathway to help you succeed. Salary: £25,500 + uncapped commission (OTE £30k–£130k+) -Year 1 – £30k -£25,500 starting salary -Private healthcare from day one -Uncapped commission - earn from day one -Big Biller Club – earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings -Year 2 – £50k -Realistic OTE: -Flexible working hours and benefits after probation -Regular paid-for social events & incentive trips -Year 3 – £90k–£130k+ -Pension (4–10%) -Free parking, free bus service & modern office setting -25 days holiday (rising with service)

The Company

About Carrington West

-Founded in 2011 in Portsmouth, the firm has grown into a go-to specialist recruiter in the UK built-environment space. -It supplies interim, temporary and permanent professionals across sectors such as highways, rail, nuclear and water. -Structured specialist teams pair deep sector expertise with long-term client partnerships for efficient talent solutions. -ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-27001 accredited and RISQS/Achilles registered, reflecting high quality and safety standards. -Typical projects include major UK programmes like HS2, Crossrail, Hinkley Point and regional highways schemes. -A standout fact: it blends fast-paced growth with structured development via its own L&D hub packed with bespoke training.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings & Construction

Highways

Infrastructure & Transportation

Utilities & Power

Town Planning

Property

Housing

Nuclear

Rail

Water & Environmental