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Contract Personnel are correctly recruiting Quality Auditor for our client based in Brandon Join the team as a QA in a food production environment. You will help ensure products meet safety and quality standards, monitor processes, and support the team in keeping everything running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Check raw materials, work in progress, and finished products meet specifications. Report issues and ensure corrective actions are effective. Keep accurate inspection and compliance records. Support team members and communicate with supervisors. Follow company policies, health & safety rules, and wear PPE. Maintain up-to-date documents and product knowledge. Requirements: Good English (written & spoken) Attention to detail, reliable, and a team player Experience in a food factory or related industry Basic Microsoft Office skills Able and willing to work extra hours when needed Own transport due to location Paperwork training and Food Safety Level 2 can be provided Working Hours & Pay: Monday–Friday (Saturday as per rota) £12.57/hr, overtime £15.71/hr after 39 hours

Are you looking for a step up, to take control of a factory from open to close, and be the manager rather than the supervisor or team leader? This an opportunity to be an instrumental part of a growing and successful SME. Take full control of operations and run things from day one. You’ll have the freedom to shape processes, make decisions and manage the day-to-day manufacturing operation with your ideas. It’s a hands-on position where your expertise will be trusted, and your improvements will make a visible difference. Enjoy a variety of tasks that keep things interesting – from order management and quoting to stock control, purchasing, and facilities management. You’ll also oversee health and safety, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. With a small, well-run team of 10, you’ll work closely with people who care about quality and want the business to succeed. As the company grows, so will your opportunities, including growing the team, and progressing towards a more senior position. What you’ll do: Manage daily factory operations, including opening and closing procedures and the safe use of plant and machinery. You'll plan and monitor production schedules to meet customer delivery deadlines and keep everything on track. Review incoming orders, confirm delivery times, and coordinate packing and dispatch. When needed, jump in to support operations hands-on to maintain throughput and continuity. Keep communication flowing by reviewing and responding to operational emails and internal queries, ensuring everything runs efficiently. What you’ll need: Previous experience in an Supervisor or Team Leader position in engineering or manufacturing - such as Operations Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Shift Supervisor or something similar Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to managing operations Understanding of ERP, warehouse management systems and BoMs Excellent communication abilities, with empathy and the capacity to lead a team effectively About the company: The business manufactures high-quality testing products. Recently acquired and set for growth, it’s a tight-knit team of 15 people who take pride in delivering excellent products and running a smooth operation. If this sounds of interest, please click the ‘Apply’ button, or get in touch with Ashlea Harland to find out more

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out/Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to - Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery. Conduct site inspections as part of a rota. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience as a Site Engineer on large industrial or factory-type projects with a Tier 1 UK contractor. Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering. Willingness to work weekends and unsocial hours. Ability to monitor and report on KPIs as directed by the Construction Manager. Strong team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills. Capable of interpreting and relaying technical information to site operatives, with support from the General Foreman or Works Manager. Understanding of short-term planning (3-week lookahead) and ability to identify efficiencies. Valid CSCS card for the role. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to mentor junior or graduate engineers to support their development. Interested and available? Submit your CV now to be considered for this exciting project

This is you: a self-starter, with great communication & sales skills, a persuasive ‘people-person’ who enjoys dealing with all sorts of customers, looking to stretch your business development potential to the next level. You’re excited by the uncapped earning potential for self-employment where you get all your appointments and pre-qualified leads supplied by head office, and all the training you need to make your business a success straight out of the blocks. And this is us! Anglian Home Improvements, the UK’s leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for over 50 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. But the quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we want to grow our team of outstanding sales and business development representatives. What you’ll be doing You’ll be quickly trainedup to know the products inside out; you’ll be proud of them, and confident in selling them to customers using your existing and growing sales abilities. Your role will involve: Following up on warm sales leads, visiting customers in their own homes or utilising our new remote selling framework Giving persuasive business development pitches to convert quotes to sales Educating customers about the products and services offered, thinking on your feet and cross-selling other products where appropriate Working with customers to meet their unique requirements and get the job right first time, every time. What we’re looking for You’ll need to be self-motivated and confident communicating with a variety of customers at a senior level. You’ll be: Proactive and results-driven Flexible towards varied workloads and working hours Able to provide a consistently high level of customer service Ideally experienced within Home Improvements (or similar!) A driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car What we can offer you This is truly a career where your hard work pays off – the more you put in, the more you get out! With OTE of £75k-100k (with uncapped earning potential), you’ll also enjoy amazing bonuses - holidays, weekends away, tickets to sports events, and a full support package. You’ll receive industry-leading training within your role along with a tour of our factory to help you reach your full sales and business development potential enabling you to take home market leading commission! If you want a rewarding self-employed career where you answer to yourself, manage your own time, and earn an enviable amount of money along the way, apply today, or request a call back. Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work with a well-established firm in the Thornley area. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers £44,80 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available at a premium. Fantastic company benefits, pension match of up to 10%, overtime available and training from a company that values its employees. The company is a market leader, and international manufacturer, with an impressive background of investing in and developing employees at all levels of their business, providing extensive training and career progression opportunities. What's in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Salary: £44,800 per annum, plus 5% KPI Bonus Overtime available at a premium Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package Training and career development, including health and safety training, cross skilling and upskilling Aviva Digicare+ Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program Hours of work: Day shift 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm shift pattern The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation. Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: The role will be working as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands-on' Mechanical Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory. Providing plant-wide mechanical maintenance service, departmental support and repairs on a wide range of machinery such as conveyor-based systems, presses, extruders, hydraulics, pneumatics, moulding machines and packaging machinery Ensuring that all production targets are maintained to a high standard. The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers permanently Required Experience and Qualifications of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Engineering qualified by either Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification - Mechanical Strong Environmental Health and Safety awareness The ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities Previous experience in undertaking maintenance within a manufacturing environment Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to machinery problems We welcome applications from individuals who have experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or Multi-Skilled Engineer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role. If you are interested, please apply now

Panel Beater OTE: £50,000 Panel Beater Details Basic Salary: £38,000 Working Hours: 40 Hours Monday - Friday Location: Durham Talented and efficient Panel Beater to join this leading team. For this Panel Beater role, you will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art Bodyshop, utilising modern equipment and techniques. Responsibilities of a Panel Beater ·Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre ·Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction Skills and Qualifications of a Panel Beater ·You will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Panel Beater and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA). ·You must have previous experience working as a Panel Beater within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours. ·You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques. If you think you are a good fit for this Panel Beater role, please contact Chris @ Auto Skills and state reference job number 52423. Don't worry if your CV is out of date. Get in touch and we can work that out later. As well as this Panel Beater role, Auto Skills UK is recognized as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management and are always looking for candidates within the Bodyshop including: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Vehicle Panel Beater, Bodyshop Panel Beater

Weekend Production Operatives (Friday–Sunday) Shift: 06:00 – 18:00 Pay Rate: £12.43 per hour Location: Brandon, Suffolk Start Date: Immediate Starts Available Are you looking for a weekend role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking motivated Production Operatives to join a leading production team based in Brandon working Friday to Sunday. What you'll be doing: Working on a fast-paced production line Ensuring high-quality standards are consistently achieved Maintaining excellent attention to detail Supporting all areas of manufacturing and production Ideal candidate: Previous production, manufacturing, or factory experience (preferred but not essential) Able to work in a high-speed environment Reliable, hardworking, and quality focused Takes pride in producing high-standard work For more details on this exciting Opportunity, please contact Marta, Kasia, Meghan or Beth at Select Recruitment or Apply here

Job Advertisement: Precast Concrete Operative - Brandon Location: Brandon Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shifts:Various shifts available Are you looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environment? We are seeking dedicated Precast Casting Operatives to join our team at a leading precast concrete factory in Brandon. About the Role: As a Precast Operative, you will play a crucial role in the production of high-quality precast concrete products used in major construction projects across the UK. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing moulds and reinforcing steel for concrete casting, • Pouring, compacting, and finishing concrete to the highest standards, • Demoulding and preparing products for storage or dispatch, • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment, • Adhering to health & safety guidelines and production schedules What We're Looking For: • Previous experience in precast concrete manufacturing or a similar environment is preferred, • A strong work ethic and attention to detail, • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions, • Good physical fitness, as the role involves manual handling, • Understanding of health & safety procedures in a factory setting What We Offer: • Competitive pay rates with opportunities for overtime, • Career progression within a well-established company, • Comprehensive training and development, • A supportive and friendly working environment, • Job security in a growing industry If you're looking for a stable and rewarding career in manufacturing, apply today! How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed). Alternatively, call/ text (phone number removed) for more information. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. You will work enthusiastically a

Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work.

Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work.

Working alongside our cleaning and facilities teams to keep environments safe and hygienic for every client and customer. Enjoy working in a hands-on role. Have a flexible approach to working.

We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.

Working alongside our cleaning and facilities teams to keep environments safe and hygienic for every client and customer. Enjoy working in a hands-on role. Have a flexible approach to working.

We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and day

The successful candiate will be required to work alternate weekends. Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells. You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Working alongside our cleaning and facilities teams to keep environments safe and hygienic for every client and customer. Enjoy working in a hands-on role. Have a flexible approach to working.

Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Flexibility to work bank holidays and school holidays, as required. An inclusive, supportive work environment.

We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclus

You will be working with children between the ages of 3-12. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. You must not have lived or

We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.

Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual lea

Have 2 years' experience working in similar care environment. At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes - we're a place where people love to work. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growi

This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as

Depending on which cottage you will be working in, you may be working alone or as part of a Group. To find out more about what it’s like to work within “Holidays” at the National Trust, click here to watch our video. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels th

Time Construction is currently seeking reliable and hardworking .

Are you an experienced cleaner looking for a reliable Monday–Friday role with no weekend work?. Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend or bank-holiday working.

Tax relief for work-related expenses (uniforms, mileage, equipment). Work-Life Balance & Community. Flexible working hours and shift options.

Support site operations by maintaining cleanliness in work areas. Physically fit and able to work in demanding conditions. Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

State of the art, modern working environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment. There is also an opportunity to increase hours going forward to work within our other London

You’ll work as part of the F&B team, working alongside our Catering Assistants and you may share tasks with them at times. The Princess Bistro/Café is part of the Princess Theatre and the team work closely together to ensure customers and audiences receive the best service when visiting our venue

Confidence working with varied pallet sizes and the ability to assess and load safely and accurately. Good communication skills and the initiative to work independently and collaboratively. We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better de

A solid understanding of low voltage systems, motors and drives is important, along with experience working within safe systems of work. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical technician to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and teamwork are c

Own transport to travel to work.

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate.Children's Complex Care Assistant.Trisomy 13, Tonic-Clonic seizures, and Osteoporosis.Tuesday everyother Saturday and Sunday nights.Three years' continuous referencing.

For those that are able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the working hours there are permanent opportunities available and you are welcome to apply after completing your 12 week probationary period.

Yard Operative/Labourer - FLT Required We’re hiring for Yard Operatives for our client based in Milton Keynes for a permanent, full-time position with a busy and growing operation If you have experience in scaffolding, labouring, yard work, or working at a building merchants, we’

They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7, 9am to 5pm, flexibility required, free onsite parking.

By working at the IBIS London City Shoreditchyou will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accors limitless opportunities.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Commitment to inclusive practice and collaborative working.

Skilled Labourer required to work on site in the Corby area Candidate must have CSCS card and previous site experience. Skilled Labouring work involving the use of power tools and installing foam insulation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, an eye for detail, and be comfortable working in a physically demanding role. We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Labourer to join our team for a 4-week project in Slough.

Do you want to make a difference? Do you love working with children or vulnerable adults and have a passion for special needs? Do you have a social care background? Or even had personal experience supporting SEND? If so, then this is the role for you. You will be joining a great team that predominan