Job Title : Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Advanced Engineering
Location : Reading (Hybrid working available)
Salary : £26,500 basic + up to 40% commission (uncapped)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Recruitment Consultant to join a high-performing team working at the forefront of Advanced Engineering and Technology recruitment. This is a chance to launch your career in a thriving, fast-paced environment where you'll support companies building the future
from autonomous vehicles and drones to space tech and robotics.
You'll be trained by experienced consultants, learning how to identify and engage top-tier talent in industries driven by innovation, precision, and performance.
What you need
B2B or B2C Sales experience (Estate agent, Car Sales, Tech Sales, Phone Sales)4
Degree Educated
What Youll Be Doing
Learn the end-to-end recruitment process from day one
Source and engage skilled candidates across mechanical design, fluid systems, composites, and more
Work with forward-thinking businesses in space, mobility, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
Build strong candidate relationships through effective communication and market knowledge
Use tools like Recruiter, Tech CRMs, and digital platforms to drive results
Collaborate closely with senior consultants and contribute to a growing, ambitious team
Youll Be a Great Fit If You Are :
A confident communicator with a natural ability to connect with others
Curious, driven, and eager to learn recruitment from the ground up
Comfortable working to targets and excited by performance-based rewards
Organised, resilient, and ready to grow in a fast-paced environment
Whats On Offer :
£26,500 starting salary
Industry-leading commission structure
earn up to 40% on placements
Full training and mentorship from experienced recruiters
Clear progression path and career development opportunities
A vibrant team culture focused on collaboration, growth, and success
Kickstart your career in one of the most exciting sectors in recruitment.
Virtus Talent are here to guide you through the interview process, make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and coach you on how to get your transferable skills and traits across in the interview. We will aim to secure you several interviews with several companies that you like the look of with the view of securing you several job offers.
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Recruitment Consultant • Reading, England, United Kingdom