Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Technical Recruiter Location: Coventry Company: Envisage Recruitment (Part of Envisage Group) About Us Envisage Recruitment delivers specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions across the UK and internationally. As part of the wider Envisage Group, we are more than just a recruitment business. We support some of the world’s most innovative automotive, advanced engineering and manufacturing organisations. Due to continued growth, we are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team as Trainee Technical Recruiters. The Opportunity This is an entry-level role designed for confident, outgoing individuals who want to build a long-term career in recruitment. We are particularly interested in individuals looking to transfer from an engineering or technical background into a commercial, people-focused role. If you have worked in engineering, manufacturing, automotive, electrical, mechanical or similar technical environments and are looking for a new direction, this could be the ideal move. No previous recruitment experience is required. We provide a structured, top-class training programme that will give you everything you need to succeed in technical recruitment. Why Engineers Transition Well Into This Role * You understand technical language and engineering drawings * You can speak credibly with engineers and technical managers * You appreciate project environments and delivery pressures * You bring analytical thinking and attention to detail * You are used to problem-solving and structured processes This role allows you to use your technical knowledge while developing commercial, communication and business development skills. What You Will Be Doing * Identifying and attracting engineering and technical professionals * Building strong candidate relationships through calls, video interviews and networking * Writing job adverts and promoting opportunities across platforms * Supporting senior consultants with live client requirements * Conducting candidate screening and competency-based interviews * Managing candidate pipelines and CRM systems * Learning commercial awareness including rates, margins and client management Previous experience in sales, customer service or target-driven environments is beneficial but not essential. Training & Development We offer a structured development programme including: * Full recruitment fundamentals training * Technical market and sector training * Candidate attraction and sourcing techniques * Sales and client engagement development * Ongoing mentoring from experienced consultants * Clear progression path into 180 Consultant, 360 Consultant and Senior Consultant roles This is not just a job. It is a long-term career opportunity within a growing business backed by the wider Envisage Group. What You Can Expect * Competitive basic salary * Uncapped commission structure * Clear progression opportunities * Supportive and high-performance team culture * Exposure to global engineering clients If you are ambitious, confident and ready to build a successful career in technical recruitment, we would love to hear from you