Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Tech/Digital
Manchester Airport Location

About Us

FourPointZero is a tech-focused recruitment company based near Manchester Airport, specialising in the rapidly growing immersive technology sector. Since starting six years ago, we've grown from a small Manchester startup to a recognised player with global reach, connecting talented professionals with innovative companies across Europe, North America, and Asia. We're now expanding our team with a Trainee Recruitment Consultant role perfect for ambitious individuals looking to build a rewarding career in specialist tech recruitment.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at FourPointZero, you'll connect talented professionals with pioneering companies in immersive technology. This Trainee Recruitment Consultant position offers comprehensive training and development, setting you on a path to become a full 360 recruitment consultant in an exciting and evolving sector.

What You'll Do as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Learn the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement
Build genuine relationships with both clients and candidates in the immersive tech sector
Understand client requirements and match them with suitable candidates
Conduct interviews and guide candidates through the selection process
Use AI and digital platforms to identify and connect with tech talent
Develop business development skills to grow your own client base over time

Why Work With Us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Salary starting at 20-26K with uncapped commission structure
Comprehensive training programme with clear progression milestones
25 days holiday plus your birthday off
Pension scheme and employee benefits package
On-site gym
Healthcare cashback scheme
Modern, digital-first work environment with the latest tools and tech
Opportunity to specialise in an innovative technology sector with global clients
Supportive team environment with regular social events
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in our hiring and workplace practices

What We're Looking For in a Trainee Recruitment Consultant

We're looking for people with natural determination and a positive attitude. Your background might include:

Estate agency/lettings experience where you've enjoyed building relationships
Car sales or other customer-focused sales roles
Outbound call centre experience where you've demonstrated persistence
Customer retention or account management roles
Former sports professionals who understand dedication and teamwork
Retail sales where you've consistently achieved targets
Telesales or business development positions
Hospitality roles where you've thrived in busy environments

The qualities that help people succeed here:

Natural communication style that builds trust and rapport
Self-motivation and the ability to set and achieve personal goals
Genuine curiosity about technology and its applications
Ability to learn new concepts quickly (we'll teach you all the technical specifics)
Good organisation and attention to detail
Inner resilience that helps you stay focused on long-term success

Your Development Journey

You'll begin with our comprehensive 12-week training academy covering everything from recruitment fundamentals to industry-specific knowledge about immersive technology. We'll set achievable targets that grow with your confidence, and pair you with an experienced consultant who'll mentor you through your development as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant.

After 6-9 months, you'll progress to handling your own client accounts while continuing to receive support from senior team members. By 12-18 months, many of our trainees have advanced to full consultant roles with their own client portfolios and significantly increased earning potential.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ambitious, people-focused, and have a background that demonstrates your determination to succeed, we'd love to hear from you about becoming our next Trainee Recruitment Consultant.