Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Maidstone, Kent
May 09, 2026
Full time
Trainee Recruitment Consultant Engineering and Infrastructure Specialist Recruitment I am the founder and owner of GRS , a specialist recruitment business operating within the engineering and infrastructure sector, Steve Gearing. I am now looking to bring in a trainee recruitment consultant or resourcer to join our team as the business continues to grow. This is a very professional but genuinely fun place to work. We have a brilliant team and a strong culture, and over the last twelve months we have consistently outperformed our quarterly targets. Now four years into the journey, GRS is well established as a respected and trusted player in our markets. We work with a mix of large multi billion pound organisations that rely on our support, alongside local and regional SMEs that are actively growing their businesses. Quality, credibility and long term relationships matter here. The Role: You will support live recruitment assignments across specialist engineering and infrastructure markets, helping deliver high quality outcomes for both clients and candidates. Initially, the role will focus on Resourcing and engaging engineering and infrastructure professionals Identifying and speaking with suitable candidates Supporting live recruitment processes Building structured market and sector knowledge As you develop, you will gain exposure to managing candidate processes end to end Understanding client requirements and expectations Developing commercial awareness Progression into a full recruitment consultant role "This is a quality led environment, not a high volume KPI driven operation." About GRS GRS specialises in high efficiency, high quality recruitment within technical engineering and infrastructure markets. We are trusted by major well known organisations with complex hiring needs, as well as local and regional SMEs who are building and scaling their teams. We take pride in doing things properly, building long term relationships, and operating with professionalism, energy and integrity while maintaining a positive and supportive team culture. Who This Role Is For You do not need recruitment experience. This role would suit someone who is confident communicating with people, can manage their own workload, learns quickly, takes feedback well, and wants a long term career rather than a short term role. Graduates, career changers, or people from customer facing, sales or professional backgrounds are welcome to apply. What We Offer Direct access to the business owner and real exposure to the role A supportive and high performing team environment Clear expectations and structured development Progression as capability and responsibility increase A professional business that still knows how to enjoy the work Salary and Hours 25,000 to 27,000 base salary depending on attitude and potential Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm A Quick Note for Applicants If you have taken the time to read this advert in full, you are likely as serious about this opportunity as we are. If selected for this role and you put the effort in, you will receive strong guidance not just from me but from the wider team around you. With that support, there is a genuine opportunity to develop quickly, flourish in the recruitment sector, and become a respected operator within our specialist engineering and infrastructure markets.