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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sevenoaks

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

We're looking for 2 x Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our growing US Infrastructure Engineering team, helping some of North America's fastest-growing engineering businesses find exceptional engineering talent.

No prior recruitment experience is required.This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 6–12 months' sales experience looking to build a successful career in recruitment.

From day one, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside our senior leadership team on a newly established desk with a proven track record of success and a strong pipeline of live vacancies. You'll quickly become a specialist in the US engineering market, managing the candidate side of the recruitment process and supporting recruitment campaigns within one of the world's most in-demand infrastructure engineering markets, benefiting from high-value placements, fast-moving recruitment processes and uncapped earning potential.

About Us

For over 35 years, Alexander Associates has partnered with engineering businesses across the UK and the US, connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading organisations.

We specialise in recruitment across the water, infrastructure and space sectors, placing professionals across civil, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering disciplines.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We invest heavily in training, development and the latest recruitment technology, with a strong focus on promoting from within. In fact, our average employee tenure is over 10 years, something we're incredibly proud of and a reflection of the long-term careers people build with us.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a 180 recruitment role, allowing you to focus entirely on sourcing, engaging and placing the right candidates while delivering an exceptional recruitment experience.

 Your responsibilities will include:

Sourcing, engaging, and qualifying high-quality engineering candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, our internal CRM and referrals
Speaking with engineers to understand their experience, motivations and career goals
Build and maintain a strong network of engineering professionals across the US market
Managing candidates throughout the recruitment process, from initial engagement through to successful placement
Delivering high-quality, well-qualified candidate shortlists to consultants and clients, ensuring a fast and efficient hiring process

What We’re Looking For

A degree (in any discipline) or 6-12 months' experience in a sales role
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to limited public transport links to the office (essential)
Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with people
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Previous recruitment experience isn't essential, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

What You’ll Get

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Uncapped commission
Full access to leading recruitment technology, including LinkedIn Recruiter
Clear progression path
Ongoing training & development
Quarterly Lunch Club incentives
Company-wide events
Private healthcare and dental cover
Life assurance
Workplace pension
Access to Perks at Work employee discounts

If you're ambitious, enjoy speaking to people and want a career where your success directly influences your earnings and progression, we'd love to hear from you

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