Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • Apex Resources Ltd
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Trades & Labour / Construction
Location: London Bridge (5-minute walk from London Bridge Tube & Rail Station)
Salary: 28k + full comms
Sector: UK Construction & Trades Recruitment

Hours: Monday-Friday Office based 08:00-17:30

About Apex Resources Limited

Established in 2004, Apex Resources Limited is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary and permanent skilled tradespeople and labourers across the UK construction sector. With a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and a consistently high-demand market, we offer an outstanding platform for ambitious recruitment professionals to succeed in a highly lucrative career.

Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant with ambition and confidence to win new business, to join our Trades & Labour team at our busy London Bridge office.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a driven individual who wants to capitalise on one of the most profitable recruitment markets in the UK. You will work a 360-recruitment desk, manage the full recruitment process while developing and growing your own client base. With strong demand, existing candidate database, and an uncapped commission structure, this is a genuine opportunity to significantly increase your earnings from year one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing new business opportunities through proactive business development and networking
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships to fully understand their recruitment needs
  • Managing the full recruitment process from candidate sourcing through to placement
  • Screening, interviewing, and matching candidates to client requirements
  • Negotiating pay rates, fees, and contractual terms with clients and candidates
  • Providing a high level of service to both clients and candidates at all times

Requirements

  • Proven ability to meet or exceed targets in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Confident negotiator with a commercial mindset
  • Highly motivated, self-driven, and career-focused
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a high-performing team

What We Offer

  • Competitive basic salary and lucrative comms package
  • Clear progression map from day one
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support from day 1
  • Company pension scheme
  • Annual bonuses + Company incentives, Trips abroad and more

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious recruitment consultant looking to maximise your earnings and progress quickly within a thriving construction recruitment business, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV to discuss this opportunity further.For any enquiries please contact our Internal Recruiter Tom.