Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Graduate Recruiter / Recruitment Trainee
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: Competitive + Commission + Benefits
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Merritt Recruitment
Merritt Recruitment specialises in recruitment for the Chemical, Life Sciences, Polymer, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Nutrition and Scientific sectors across the UK and internationally.
We are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our Dartford office and receive full training to become a specialist recruiter within these industries.
The Role
You'll learn all aspects of recruitment, including:
Sourcing and interviewing candidates
Managing recruitment processes
Building relationships with clients and candidates
Advertising vacancies and market mapping
Using LinkedIn and other tools to identify talent
Attending industry networking events, conferences and exhibitions
Representing Merritt Recruitment at trade shows and exhibition stands
Requirements
Degree qualified in any discipline.
A background in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related subject is desirable.
Alternatively, experience in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, HR, Resourcing or a customer-facing commercial role, combined with a genuine interest in science and technology sectors.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Confident building professional relationships and speaking with people at all levels.
Commercially minded and motivated to develop a career in recruitment.
Must live within commuting distance of Dartford.
Must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available.
What We Offer
Full recruitment training and mentoring.
Clear career progression opportunities.
Competitive salary plus uncapped commission.
Opportunity to specialise in exciting scientific and technical markets.
Attendance at industry events, conferences and exhibitions.
Modern Dartford office environment.
Ideal Candidate
This role would suit either:
A science graduate looking to build a commercial career outside the laboratory; or
A graduate with recruitment, HR, talent acquisition or resourcing experience who has an interest in scientific, technical and manufacturing sectors.
You will be proactive, relationship-focused, commercially aware and enthusiastic about meeting new people, attending industry events and developing expertise within specialist scientific markets.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in recruitment and the scientific sectors.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dartford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English