Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Clean Energy & CleanTech | Bristol

Location: Bristol, UK
Brand: Piper Maddox | Part of LHi Group
Market: Clean Energy and CleanTech
Salary: £30,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission & Bonuses
Experience: No previous recruitment experience required

No recruitment experience? We'll teach you.

Looking for a career where you can learn new skills, develop your confidence and earn commission based on your performance?

We're looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join Piper Maddox in Bristol, specialising in Clean Energy and CleanTech recruitment.

You don't need to have worked in recruitment before, and you certainly don't need to be an expert in renewable energy.

Whether you're a recent graduate, have experience in sales or customer-facing roles, or simply want to try something different, we'll give you the training and support to get started.

We're looking for someone who's ambitious, enjoys working with people and is prepared to put the work in to build a successful career.

The opportunity

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to connect businesses with talented professionals, build relationships and develop new business opportunities.

Recruitment combines sales, communication, negotiation and problem-solving. It's a fast-paced career where you'll work with different people every day and develop valuable commercial skills.

You'll start by learning the fundamentals of recruitment, working alongside experienced consultants and gradually building your own network of clients and candidates.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on greater responsibility for recruitment processes and work towards earning commission through successful placements.

It's an opportunity to learn a profession, develop specialist industry knowledge and build a long-term career.

Why Piper Maddox?

Piper Maddox specialises in recruitment across Clean Energy and CleanTech, supporting businesses working to transform how energy is generated, stored, distributed and used.

Our markets include Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, eMobility, Nuclear Power, Energy Trading and other specialist areas of the energy industry.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll work with businesses developing energy technologies, delivering projects and recruiting the professionals needed to support their growth.

You'll learn about the industry, understand the specialist roles companies are hiring for and develop relationships with professionals working across the sector.

No previous energy industry experience is required. We'll provide the recruitment training and specialist market knowledge to help you succeed.

Why LHi Group?

Piper Maddox is part of LHi Group, a global, employee-owned specialist talent solutions business.

Joining us means you'll benefit from the specialist expertise of Piper Maddox, backed by the training, resources and international reach of LHi Group.

Here's what makes LHi different:

• Employee ownership: We're an employee-owned business, giving our people a stake in the company's long-term success.

• Learning and development: Structured training and ongoing support throughout your recruitment career.

• Career progression: Opportunities to progress based on performance, development and ambition.

• International opportunities: With offices across the UK, Europe and US, there may be opportunities to develop your career internationally.

• Specialist expertise: Build your knowledge and professional network within a dedicated industry.

• Culture and rewards: Join a business that recognises hard work, celebrates success and encourages people to make a difference.

Why join our Bristol team?

Our Bristol office is a great place to learn the recruitment industry and start building your career.

You'll join an established team of consultants who can share their knowledge and experience as you develop your sales, communication and relationship-building skills.

You'll gain exposure to specialist energy markets, start building relationships with clients and candidates and receive support as you take on new responsibilities.

Salary, commission and benefits

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Piper Maddox in Bristol, you'll receive:

• Competitive base salary: £30,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission & Bonuses

• Structured recruitment and sales training

• Ongoing coaching and professional development

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Sales incentives and rewards

What will you be doing?

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn the recruitment process from the ground up.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and speaking with candidates about their experience and career goals

• Learning how to build relationships with clients and understand their hiring requirements

• Finding suitable candidates through recruitment platforms and professional networks

• Developing your understanding of sales and new business development

• Coordinating interviews, feedback and recruitment processes

• Learning negotiation and communication techniques

• Building a professional network within the Clean Energy industry

• Working towards individual targets and earning commission from successful placements

• Developing specialist knowledge of your chosen market

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need previous recruitment experience. What matters is your attitude, ambition and willingness to learn.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Drive and motivation to achieve targets

• Resilience and the ability to handle setbacks

• Good organisation and time management skills

• An interest in sales, business and building relationships

• The ability to work independently and contribute to a team

You might be a recent graduate, someone looking for their first professional role or an individual wanting to move from hospitality, retail, customer service or another industry into recruitment.

No previous recruitment experience or university degree is required.

Training and career progression

Training is an important part of this opportunity, and we don't expect you to arrive knowing how recruitment works.

You'll receive structured training covering:

• Recruitment fundamentals

• Sales and business development

• Candidate sourcing and engagement

• Client relationship management

• Negotiation and closing

• Market mapping and networking

• Understanding the Clean Energy industry

As you develop your skills and deliver results, you'll have opportunities to progress into more senior positions.

A potential career path could look like:

Trainee Recruitment Consultant → Recruitment Consultant → Senior Recruitment Consultant → Principal Consultant or Team Leader

Further opportunities may include management and leadership roles, depending on your ambitions and performance.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Trainee Recruitment Consultant do?

A Trainee Recruitment Consultant learns how to find suitable candidates, build relationships with businesses and support the recruitment process. You'll receive training while gradually taking on more responsibility.

Do I need previous recruitment or sales experience?

No. We'll provide the training you need. Experience in sales or customer-facing roles could be useful, but isn't essential.

Is recruitment a target-driven job?

Yes. Recruitment is a commercial career where you'll work towards individual targets, develop client and candidate relationships and earn commission through successful placements.

How much does a Trainee Recruitment Consultant earn in Bristol?

This position offers a £30,000 base salary, plus uncapped commission and bonuses.

Do I need to know anything about Clean Energy?

No. You'll receive training to help you understand the Clean Energy and CleanTech industries and the specialist roles you'll recruit for.

Start your recruitment career with Piper Maddox

If you're looking for a trainee recruitment job in Bristol and want to learn valuable sales and business development skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Piper Maddox, part of LHi Group, and take the first step towards a career in specialist recruitment.

Apply today for our Trainee Recruitment Consultant position in Bristol.