Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Candidates based in either location welcome)
CNX Recruitment is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a warm trades / labour desk.
If you're an ambitious recruiter looking for more freedom, less red tape, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
At CNX Recruitment, you'll have the autonomy to develop your desk how you see fit, backed by a supportive leadership team that will provide the tools, guidance, and investment you need to succeed..
What's on Offer
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£38,000-£42,000 salary DOE
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Warm Construction Trades & Labour desk
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Uncapped commission structure
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No commission threshold for your first 6 months
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32 days annual leave
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Free gym membership at a gym close to either the office or your home
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Real autonomy to grow and manage your own desk
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Supportive, approachable leadership team
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Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an ambitious recruitment business
The Role
You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle across the Construction Trades & Labour market, working with contractors and construction businesses to supply high-quality site-based personnel.
This is a true 360 recruitment role, giving you the freedom to build lasting client relationships while developing your own candidate network.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing and developing a warm Construction Trades & Labour desk
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Building new business relationships with main contractors, subcontractors and construction companies
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Growing and managing existing client accounts
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Sourcing, interviewing and registering trades and labour candidates
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Recruiting for a range of site-based roles including labourers, groundworkers, joiners, bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, painters, steel fixers, plant operatives and other construction trades
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Advertising vacancies and proactively headhunting suitable candidates
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Matching candidates to temporary and permanent opportunities
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Managing the full recruitment process from vacancy qualification through to placement
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Conducting client meetings and site visits
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Negotiating charge rates and commercial terms
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Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of available workers
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Ensuring compliance with right-to-work legislation and all relevant construction recruitment requirements
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Delivering an exceptional service to both clients and candidates
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
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Recruitment experience within the Construction Trades & Labour sector
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A strong track record of developing client relationships and generating new business
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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A proactive and self-motivated approach
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The ability to work independently while contributing to a growing team
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The ambition to build a successful desk and progress with the business
Why CNX Recruitment?
We're not interested in creating a corporate environment full of unnecessary KPIs and micromanagement.
Instead, we're building a recruitment business where experienced consultants are trusted to do what they do best. You'll have the freedom to grow your desk, make your own decisions, and maximise your earnings, while being supported by a leadership team that's invested in your success.
If you're looking for a business where your ideas matter, your success is rewarded, and you can genuinely influence the future of the company, we'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with Jason on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per year