Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2438569905-2
  • Date Posted: 1 November 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Carrington West
  • Location: Hilsea, Hampshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,500 to £27,500
  • Bonus/Benefits: Private medical, commission, quarter
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Social care
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

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.