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All Square Recruitment is recruiting Assembly Operatives with a focus on sheet metal work. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking long-term employment with clear progression paths in a supportive, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position.\n\nAs an Assembly Operative, your key responsibilities will include:\n\n \n\n Reading and interpreting technical drawings, with a strong emphasis on sheet metal fabrication diagrams.\n\n \n\n Working to precise specifications to ensure high-quality output.\n\n \n\n Fabricating and assembling sheet metal components using a variety of hand and power tools.\n\n \n\n Collaborating effectively with team members to optimise production processes.\n\n \n\n Manual handling, which may involve some heavy lifting.\n\n \n\n Adhering strictly to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for everyone.\n\n * \n\n Participating in full training and induction programs.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nWe are seeking motivated individuals with a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Ideal candidates will have:\n\n \n\n Proven experience in an assembly/production role.\n\n \n\n Confidence and proficiency in using tools and machinery (e.g., brakes, shears, drills, grinders).\n\n \n\n The ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and instructions.\n\n \n\n Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.\n\n \n\n Punctuality, reliability, and a strong motivation to learn and develop new skills.\n\nAssembly Operative - Late Shift Details\n\n \n\n Monday to Friday (Weekday and Saturday Overtime available - Up to £19.19 per hour!)\n\n * \n\n 13:45 till 22:00 / 1:45pm till 10pm

Bendi / Flexi Forklift Driver\n\nColchester\n\n£14.10 per hour\n\nPin Point Recruitment is currently seeking a Bendi/Flexi Forklift Driver to join a well-established food manufacturing business.\n\nWorking hours:\n\n Monday to Friday\n\n 06:00 - 14:00\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n The use of handheld scanners to scan stock in and out of locations\n\n Following the daily cleaning rota\n\n Loading and unloading trailers\n\n Performing manual handling tasks, including heavy lifting\n\nCandidate must have a valid Forklift Bendi License\n\nPlease apply with your CV via the apply button

CSS are currently recruiting for additional Counterbalance Forklift Operatives to join the team immediately on a temp to perm basis. For one of our clients based in Colchester, Essex.\nHours of the role will be 7AM till 6PM, 4 days on 4 days off\nPay £15 ph\nThese duties will include using the Counterbalance side of the forklift in the warehouse environment. There will be further duties to fulfil when not on the forklift, to help out with handballing and pick packing.\nFurther Duties include:\n Operating the counterbalance forklift\n Will involve some heavy lifting\n Moving pallets around the warehouse\n Loading and Unloading\n Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy\n General warehouse duties as directed\n Following all health & safety procedures\nRequirements:\n Previous Forklift experience expected\n Inhouse licence accepted\n Own transport required, no public transport available\nBenefits Working With CSS:\n PPE can be provided\n Holiday can be accrued when working\nImmediate Start, please call the team for more information\nCSS does not discriminate against potential candidates based on race, colour, religion, and other protected classes. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion so are keen to encourage a diverse range of people to apply for the job. If you are invited to attend an interview, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments

Bendi / Flexi Forklift Driver Wormingford £13.77 per hour | hourly uplift of £0.50 for shifts worked after 9pm (£14.27 per hour) Pin Point Recruitment is currently seeking a Bendi/Flexi Forklift Driver to join a well-established manufacturing business. Working hours: Monday to Friday Initial 3 days training is 10am-7pm Ongoing hours are 4pm-1am | Mon-Fri Key responsibilities include: The use of handheld scanners to scan stock in and out of locations Following the daily cleaning rota Loading and unloading trailers * Performing manual handling tasks, including heavy lifting Candidate must have a valid Forklift Bendi Licence Please apply with your CV via the apply button

Factory Operative - Tendring, Essex £12.71 per hour Ongoing Temporary Position Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00 | Friday: 07:30 - 15:00 Own transport is preferred due to the location of the site. We are currently recruiting for a Factory Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in the Tendring area - near Colchester. The business specialises in producing plastic-based products and is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join their production team on an ongoing basis. This is a hands-on role within a factory environment and would suit candidates who are comfortable undertaking physical work and heavy lifting throughout the shift. Duties of the Factory Operative will include: Loading and unloading materials and finished products Operating and monitoring production machinery Machine minding and ensuring production runs efficiently Bailing and disposing of waste materials Assisting with general production duties Moving stock and materials around the factory Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Supporting other departments as requiredThe successful candidate will: Have previous factory, manufacturing and production experience Be comfortable carrying out heavy lifting duties Have a good work ethic and positive attitude Be reliable and punctual Be able to work effectively as part of a team Have their own transport (preferred due to the location)This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with a well-established local manufacturer offering consistent hours and ongoing work. For more information or to apply, please submit your CV today. INDIJ

Concrete Operative £13.50 - £14.50 Per Hour (£31,500 - £34,000 Per Annum) + Overtime at 1.5x Pay + Training + Progression Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Colchester Do you have experience within a construction, civils, concrete or heavy industry environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within an industry leading group who pride themselves on excellent staff development & retention? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a construction operative to join the team at their site near Colchester. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing stock levels, quality and health and safety standards. You will be required to work alone and as part of a team, levelling concrete and carrying out heavy lifting tasks when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to keep on their toes, be active and make a difference within an expanding business. You will be working for an expanding business who have been at the forefront of their industry for over 60 years! Specializing in full concept to completion for customers from in house design and manufacturing to providing full product support, haulage and installations. This is an exciting time to gain access to excellent company training, development opportunities and a varied role within a business going through another rapid period of growth. For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - REFERENCE 5189 - (phone number removed) The Role: Ensuring all health, safety & quality standards are adhered to Working individually and as part of a team * Regular overtime available The Candidate: Experience within the construction, civils or heavy engineering sector is desired Keen to develop your skills * A commutable distance to Colchester elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. Labourer|Operative|Concrete|Construction|Building|Plastering|AutoCAD|Solidworks|Junior|Manufacturing|Manufacturer|Manufactured|Engineering|Engineered|Training|Development|Progression|Essex|Halstead| Braintree|Colchester|Earls|Colne|Coggeshall|Sudbury|Tiptree|Witham|Maldon Details INDLP

Garage Door Installer Location: Covering Essex Salary: Basic £39,000 DOE + OTE £45,000 Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am start Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a leading company based in Upminster who are currently seeking a skilled Garage Door Installer to join their professional installation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous fitting experience or someone with transferable skills looking to be trained in the trade. This growing and successful installations company is known for delivering high-quality service and premium products to commercial and residential customers across Essex. The Role: Reporting directly to the Branch Manager and working alongside a supportive team of Fitters, you will be responsible for the installation and repair of a wide range of garage doors and associated products. This is a hands-on, physical, and customer-facing role that requires a strong work ethic, practical skills, and a friendly, professional manner. Key Responsibilities: Installation of garage doors and associated products Repair and maintenance services Manual handling and heavy lifting of doors and tools Providing excellent customer service on-siteEssential Skills and Competencies Strong practical/manual skills Full clean driving licence (up to 3 points accepted) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Friendly, professional, and presentable appearance Must supply own hand and power toolsDesirable Experience Previous experience in garage door installation or relevant construction industryWhat's on Offer Basic salary of £39k DOE Performance-related bonus - earning potential up to £45,000 OTE 4 weeks paid holiday Pension contribution Fully equipped fitting truck Company mobile phone Tool purchase support, if required Comprehensive training and career development Friendly and professional working environmentIf you're hands-on, motivated, and looking to work with a respected company offering long-term career potential and excellent earning prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Additional Information: Refer a friend and receive a retail voucher of your choice worth up to £500. Full details can be found on our website. Unfortunately, due to high volumes of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (available on our website) and give consent for us to contact you.Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

Immediate Start Available About the role: Working within a busy manufacturing team, you will be responsible for assembling large industrial products using a variety of hand and power tools. You will be required to work from engineering and technical drawings to ensure products are assembled accurately and to specification. The role involves working with metal components and can be physically demanding, with an element of heavy lifting involved throughout the shift. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term work with a reputable engineering manufacturer. Hours & Shift allowances: Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (+£1.05 p/h shift allowance) Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (+£2.02 p/h shift allowance) Key Responsibilities Assembling metal products using hand and power tools Reading and working from engineering and technical drawings Following manufacturing and assembly procedures Working with large industrial components and assemblies Carrying out quality checks throughout the assembly process Supporting production targets and deadlines Manual handling and heavy lifting where required Maintaining a safe and organised working environment The Ideal Candidate Previous manufacturing or engineering experience (essential) Confident using hand tools and power tools Ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsIf you are interested apply online today, alternatively give us a call on (phone number removed), just ask for Simon. #Tier 2

Mammoet is hiring a Rigger for heavylift and transport projects in the UK.

Join a thriving warehouse& production team with competitive hourly rates and excellent development opportunities in Barton Upon Humber.We are looking for several Warehouse Operatives.Location: Barton Upon Humber, DN18.Experienced preferred but not essential; training provided.Shift: Monday to Friday

Job Title: Refrigeration / Warehouse Operative.Contract: Temporary ongoing with permanent opportunities available.Gloucester are recruiting for 1 Refrigeration / Warehouse Operative for an ongoing temp to perm assignment in Swindon, SN3.The role would be split in refrigeration 80% and Warehouse 20%.

Omnia Resourcing have exciting opportunities as picker packers working for our client based in Bury St.Edmunds in a clean, modern and spacious distribution centre.This role would suit individuals who wants to progress in their career, upskill and learn new challenges and become part of the team.Bein

Need to be physically fit with heavy lifting. Picking, loading, and stacking boxes as well as putting away heavy items using a mobile scanner and pallet trucks.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised cosmetics distributor, considered to be the leader in its field.The role of Warehouse Operative is based in the Coggeshall area.You don't need any experience; we offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contrac

Physically fit, as the role involves manual handling and heavy lifting.

Taskmaster Resources Limited is currently looking to recruit multiple Warehouse Operatives with PPT to join the expanding warehouse team of our well-established client based within Peterborough (PE7).The ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, be physically fit, and reliable.Respon

QS Recruitment is seeking food production warehouse operatives in Barton Under Needwood.This role involves cutting, cleaning, finishing, and packing herbs used in cooking, ensuring quality and hygiene standards.Applicants should have prior food production experience, own transport, and a strong work

Regularly picking and carrying heavy products (up to 25kg).

CDL Personnel Ltd is looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative for a twilight shift in Bury St Edmunds.This full-time position offers a competitive pay of £12.Candidates should have good attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Immediate starts are availa

Prism 7 Resourcing is seeking a warehouse operative for ongoing work in the Rettendon area.The role starts immediately, offering a pay rate of £13.Responsibilities include reading picking lists, operating forklifts, maintaining warehouse order, and packing products for dispatch.Candidates must have

Physical ability to lift and move heavy items Take the next step in your career as a Reach Forklift Driver.

Please note this is a very physically demanding role and will involve a great deal of walking and lifting of up to 25kg.

Quest Employment is seeking Warehouse Operatives for their client in East Midlands.The role involves executing day-to-day warehouse activities safely and efficiently.Candidates will operate equipment, manage stock, and ensure health and safety compliance.Successful applicants should have basic liter

Warehouse Operative in Sherburn in Elmet to join our dedicated team supporting Sainsbury’s.You will engage in various tasks, including picking, packing, and dispatching orders while working across multiple departments in a temperature-controlled setting.This role demands flexibility, with a workin

HR GO Recruitment is looking for a reliable Stores Operative in Newton Aycliffe.The successful candidate will manage stock movements, ensuring accurate receipt, picking, and issuing of goods, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.Shifts rotate weekly with pay rates starting at £12.Prior

Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.Join a leading global power tool manufacturer with a century-long reputation for quality and performance.We're looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to support our busy Feltham site.Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.Picking parts accurately t

Are you meticulous, focused, and enjoy working to precision? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Warehouse Operative team.This role involves working within one of the following key areas: Prepping, Scanning, Export or Quality Control, depending on business needs and your strengths.P

Warehouse Operatives Deeside £14.Full Time | Monday to Friday Shifts ZETEC Recruitment are currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives for an established manufacturing business based in Deeside.This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse operation offering ongoing work, t

Ability to perform manual handling tasks including lifting, pulling, and pushing.

A leading global power tool manufacturer is seeking a reliable Warehouse Operative for their Feltham site.This ongoing role involves loading and unloading deliveries, accurate order picking, and maintaining records.Candidates should have previous warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and

Quest Employment are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work for our client in the DE74 area.Successful candidates will be responsible for the.Operate MHE equipment safely and in line with training, certification, and site procedures.Complete daily equipment checks and report any defects or safe

Culina Group is seeking a cleaner for The Pallet Network in South Derbyshire.The role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse and surrounding areas.Applicants should have a FLT licence (Counterbalance) and experience is preferred but not mandatory as full training will be provi

Twilight Warehouse Operative – Bury St Edmunds.Shift: Twilight Shift – 13:30 to 22:00.Job Type: Full‑time / ongoing opportunity.We are looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join a busy and friendly team in Bury St Edmunds on a twilight shift.This is a great opportunity f

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking Warehouse Operatives in Deeside, offering £14.You'll engage in loading, unloading, and managing stock while adhering to safety standards.We are looking for reliable personnel who thrive in busy settings.Previous experience in warehouses is preferred, but tr

A leading staffing agency in the East Midlands is seeking motivated individuals for a Warehouse Operative role.Candidates will engage in prepping, scanning, and quality control tasks, requiring strong attention to detail and physical stamina.Monday to Friday days only, and benefits like onsite cante

Warehouse Operative (Counterbalance & Reach Truck).The Best Connection Group Limited.Trafford, Greater Manchester, M44 6ZQ.Recruiting a Warehouse Operative with both Reach Truck and Counterbalance licences for a client based in Irlam (M44).Hours: 9am‑5pm Monday to Friday.You will be working within

NE European Recruitment Ltd is looking for a reliable Van Driver and Warehouse Operative.This role combines van driving as the main focus, along with some warehouse duties.Experience in commercial driving and warehouse tasks, along with excellent communication skills, is essential.The position offer

Business Development Representative (German-Speaking) | B2B Sales, HubSpot | Health Tech Start-Up Prepping Series A.Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 base, OTE up to £45,000, plus share options after 12 months.Location: remote-first (UK), with a team in London & Cambridge.Languages: fluent English and G

We help fast-growing online brands advertise on television, the kind of brands that judge every pound of advertising on what it brings back, not on how the ad looks.We work across 50+ countries, operating out of the UK, Canada and East Africa, for clients in areas like online gaming, online-first re

Location: Remote with travel when required including occasional attendance in Horncastle, Lincolnshire .LIVES is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help drive the growth of our income-generating services through strategic partnerships, contract opportun

You enjoy being the person customers turn to.The one who understands the technology, knows the clinical environment, and can bridge the gap between the two.Whether your experience comes from diagnostic imaging sales or a radiography background, you take pride in helping healthcare teams make informe

Fulchester Consultant, on behalf of a leading UK Home Care organisation, is seeking an accomplished and values-driven Growth Director.This is a high-impact senior leadership role responsible for driving regional expansion, commercial performance, and operational excellence across a significant portf

Regional Sales Consultant – Pneumatics & Industrial Automation.UK Territory - £45k Basic + Bonus + Car (Exclusive).We are recruiting for a global market leader in.You will drive sales growth in the.You will engage with engineers, production managers and senior decision-makers to provide technical

AW Executive is conducting a confidential search for a senior leader on behalf of an international business operating in the derivatives space.We are looking for a genuine builder with the market credibility, leadership presence and commercial edge to lead and scale a platform across commodities, or

The ideal candidate will be disciplined and have experience supporting shoulder arthroplasty procedures in the operating theatre.This candidate should be comfortable working closely with orthopaedic surgeons, managing complex clinical cases, and building strong relationships across their territory.T

Dacie Clean - Daintie, PODBOSS & LVP.Please do not apply if you are not in the UK.No freelancers, this is a permanent position.We are on the hunt for an E-commerce Manager to build and grow the online commercial engine across our brands’ websites, marketplaces, distributor platform and sales funne

Area Sales Manager- Marina Moorings.Up to £40,000+30% bonus (£52,000 O.Southam, Warwickshire and/or Long Eaton, Derbyshire + some travel.We are working with one of the largest nationwide marina operators to find an Area Sales Manager to support 8 picturesque marinas in the West Midlands improve th