Will Grant
Candidate Attraction Team - ApprenticeConnect with Will on LinkedIn Send Your CV
Will Grant helps motor trade businesses find elite talent as part of the Candidate Attraction Team. Sourcing over 200 candidates weekly, he supports experienced automotive recruiters by sourcing high-quality personnel for independent garages and main dealerships. Will is a Trainee Recruiter, having joined the business in June 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Candidate Attraction Support: Works closely with experienced recruiters to source candidates for motor trade roles across the UK.
- Apprentice Development: Currently completing a Level 3 Recruitment Apprenticeship while building hands-on industry experience.
- Detail-Oriented Approach: Takes a thorough approach to candidate sourcing, ensuring strong matches for dealership and workshop vacancies.
- Communication Skills: Background in journalism and customer service supports strong engagement with candidates.
Will Grant is a Trainee Recruiter and Candidate Attraction Team Member at Perfect Placement, having joined the business in June 2025. As the first point of contact on our switchboard, he handles incoming calls and directs candidates and clients to the correct recruitment specialists. Will is currently completing a Level 3 Recruitment Apprenticeship, building the foundational communication skills required to progress into a full-time Recruitment Executive position.
His daily focus involves managing the main switchboard and answering initial enquiries. Alongside handling incoming calls, Will actively supports the automotive recruitment process by sourcing candidates from major job boards and advertising our latest vacancies online. Drawing on a strong background in customer service, he prioritises clear and articulate communication to build genuine rapport over the phone. Will's thorough approach when speaking to candidates, or carrying out his other duties, ensures he accurately directs people to the right regional consultants, helping businesses hire better staff by connecting them with the appropriate team member immediately.
Outside of sourcing automotive talent, Will is an active sports journalist and content creator. Since the age of 16, he has built a social media following of over 5,000 people by producing dedicated academy coverage for Norwich City F.C. He is a regular panellist on a Norwich City podcast and contributes monthly articles to a local newspaper. This journalism experience has strengthened his attention to detail and ability to engage an audience. These are communication skills that transfer naturally into his daily recruitment work.
"Will has quickly become a valuable part of our Candidate Attraction team. His attention to detail and persistence when sourcing candidates has already helped us uncover strong talent for several roles."
Senior Recruitment Executive, Perfect Placement
Contact Will
Whether you're looking for your next motor trade role or exploring new opportunities, Will is part of the team helping connect candidates with vacancies across the UK. Get in touch or send over your CV to start the conversation.