Junior Recruitment Consultant (Recruiter Level 3 Apprenticeship) in Newton Abbot

Driver Hire & dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator.This is an outstanding opportunity to launch your career in recruitment while earning a wage and working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification. You will gain real, hands-on experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where no two days are the same. Location Currently located in Chudleigh. Due to the nature of the job and the location of our office, candidates must have access to their own transportation. This is an office-based position. Salary Starting salary of £18,491.20 per annum in your first year, paid weekly. A salary review and increase is offered upon successful completion of your first 12 months. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (30-minute lunch break), totaling 40 hours per week. Key Responsibilities As an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator, your day-to-day duties will include: Providing support to senior team members throughout the end-to-end recruitment process Handling a high volume of inbound and outbound calls with candidates and clients Conducting candidate interviews and assessing suitability for available roles Explaining registration procedures and application processes clearly and professionally Maintaining accurate and compliant records using in-house IT systems in line with GDPR requirements Assisting with driving licence verification, reference requests, and candidate database management Advertising job vacancies across job boards and social media channels Attending job fairs, career events, and community recruitment activities Identifying new leads through candidate conversations and CV screening Re-engaging with previously registered candidates and nurturing ongoing relationships Coordinating interview schedules and managing candidate availability Contributing ideas and suggestions to support candidate attraction strategies Carrying out general administrative tasks as required across the business Joining the out-of-hours on-call rota once sufficient training has been completed (not required immediately) Qualifications and Person Specification Essential: Confident and professional communication skills, both over the telephone and in person Strong organisational ability and effective time management A proactive approach and comfort with making regular outbound calls Excellent written and spoken English, particularly for drafting and reviewing CVs A genuine enthusiasm for helping people and solving problems Desirable: Experience or confidence using social media platforms in a creative capacity A desire to build a long-term career within recruitment, logistics, or business administration Previous experience in an administrative, customer service, or telephony role (not essential) Benefits Weekly pay A structured five-day working week within a seven-day operation A welcoming, team-oriented working environment Practical, industry-recognised experience with the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter A clear pathway to long-term employment within a reputable and well-established local business Full training and ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship Application Process