LinkLifeLtd
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Overview We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our temporaries recruitment team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in recruitment by supporting clients with their temporary staffing needs and helping candidates find suitable short-term opportunities. You will work in a fast-paced environment where excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills are essential. No previous recruitment experience needed, just excellent attention to detail and a great personality! Key Responsibilities Source, screen, and interview candidates for temporary positions. Build and maintain a database of qualified temporary workers. Match candidates to client vacancies based on skills, availability, and experience. Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms. Conduct candidate compliance checks, including right-to-work verification and reference checks. Coordinate candidate bookings, placements, and onboarding. Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates. Respond to client requests for temporary staff, often at short notice. Monitor candidate availability and manage weekly shift bookings. Handle timesheets, payroll queries, and placement administration. Ensure excellent customer service throughout the recruitment process. Work towards individual and team targets and key performance indicators (KPIs). Skills & Experience Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Confident using Microsoft Office and recruitment databases or CRM systems. Customer service or sales experience is desirable but not essential. A positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and proactive. Professional and approachable. Strong attention to detail. Team player with a collaborative attitude. Driven to achieve results and provide excellent service. What We Offer Full training and ongoing development. Career progression opportunities within recruitment. Competitive salary with commission potential. Supportive team environment. Opportunity to build long-term client and candidate relationships.