Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary: £25,500 + uncapped commission (OTE £30k–£130k+)
Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times “Best Places to Work”

Ready to launch your recruitment career?

If you’re ambitious, people-focused and ready for a change, join Carrington West, an award-winning recruitment agency recognised for our culture, training, and success.

We’re one of the UK’s leading specialists in the recruitment of professionals across the infrastructure and built environment sectors, and we’re growing fast!

What you’ll do as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be trained and supported to build your career in recruitment from day one. You’ll learn how to:

• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Source and attract top talent in your specialist recruitment market
• Understand trends and opportunities within your sector
• Progress into a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role, often within 12 months

You’ll receive structured recruitment training, mentorship, and a clear career pathway to help you succeed.

What’s in it for you

Salary & Earnings

• £25,500 starting salary
• Uncapped commission - earn from day one
• Realistic OTE:
• Year 1 – £30k
• Year 2 – £50k
• Year 3 – £90k–£130k+

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Private healthcare from day one
• Pension (4–10%)
• Big Biller Club – earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings
• Regular paid-for social events & incentive trips
• Flexible working hours and benefits after probation
• Free parking, free bus service & modern office setting

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need previous recruitment experience, just drive, confidence, and ambition.
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.

Apply today!

Take the first step towards a rewarding future in recruitment.
Apply now to join Carrington West and see where recruitment can take you.