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Please Note: A Full UK Driving License and Access to a Vehicle is an Essential Requirement. At Turning Point, we support people across the UK with substance use issues. As a Young Persons Recovery Worker in Wakefield, you’ll work with our various agencies (e.g. Social Care, CAMHS and Schools) to help make a difference to the lives of young people in the community. Working in a variety of settings, you’ll develop personal, flexible and realistic support packages based on people’s individual circumstances. In this busy role, no two days will be the same as you manage an interesting caseload without compromising on quality. This is a wide and varied role, which give you challenges and opportunities daily. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Substance use Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Working side-by-side with your own caseload of service users, you’ll coordinate individual treatment journeys and offer the people-centred care they come to us for. That means you’ll also build relationships with families and professionals to make sure each person gets the right care for their needs. Ultimately, this role is about supporting young people to make the changes the individual wishes to make to their substance use, so you’ll develop strength-based recovery plans, complete risk assessments and identify opportunities for service users to get involved in their communities. The role of Young Persons Recovery Worker is a fast-paced one; this means plenty of variety and challenges too so you’ll need to approach things methodically and think on your feet. As the role can be out and about, there is an expectation that you will manage your own diary to make the best use of your time. Within the role there is some lone working so you have to be comfortable with working alone – although the rest of the team is only a phone call away. You will have strong IT skills as you will be expected to input data and keep your case files up to date. Building on your previous experience of working with under 25’s you’ll have the ability engage clients quickly, to co-ordinate and complete care plans and assessments, possess some knowledge of substance use issues and ideally, have a relevant qualification and you must have a driving license and access to a car. Highly motivated and driven to make a real difference, your work ethic will be strong too – as will your written and verbal communication skills. Above all, we’re looking for an individual with commitment and integrity to deliver services to young people in Wakefield. As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost. Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point

Based in Wakefield, £35,000 - £50,000 per annum We are currently working with a specialist infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint a Design CAD Engineer to join their established design team in Wakefield. The business delivers a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK, working closely with major water utility providers. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a CAD professional with a civil engineering background to work on technically interesting infrastructure schemes. The successful candidate will support the design engineering team in producing high-quality technical drawings and design solutions across a variety of water infrastructure projects. The Role As Design CAD Engineer, you will support the design team with the development of detailed drawings and technical design information across water and wastewater projects. Key responsibilities include: • Producing detailed 2D and 3D design drawings for civil engineering projects, • Supporting the design team with CAD activities related to survey data and design development, • Assisting with the development of practical engineering design solutions, • Maintaining drawing accuracy and design consistency across projects, • Supporting technical queries and design coordination, • Reviewing survey information and supporting Pre-Construction Information development, • Working collaboratively with engineers and external stakeholders, • Supporting junior team members where required Requirements Education / Qualifications • Strong experience using 2D CAD software such as AutoCAD, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, • Understanding of civil engineering drawings and design principles, • Knowledge of water industry standards and drainage design guidance, • Familiarity with ISO management standards and information management processes Desirable Experience • Experience using 3D design software such as Civil 3D, Revit or BIM platforms, • Experience working within Common Data Environments (CDE) such as BIM 360, • Understanding of WIMES standards, • Knowledge of CDM Regulations, • Awareness of HazOp or ALM processes, • Full UK driving licence Package The role offers a competitive salary depending on experience together with a comprehensive benefits package including: • Pension scheme, • Flexible working options, • Health cash plan, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee wellbeing programme, • Career development and training opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a CAD professional looking to develop their career within the growing UK water infrastructure sector. If interested apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.

Manual Turner Pay - £16 - £18 an hour Hours - Full-time (39 hours per week - Overtime available) Shift and schedule – Monday - Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 15:00 Location - Dewsbury, WF12 Benefits * Company pension * On-site parking Experience * Centre Lathe Turning: 4 years (required) Skills * Machining (required) * Milling * Mechanical knowledge Job Description: Manual Turner A well-established hydraulic engineering company based in Dewsbury is looking to recruit a skilled Manual Turner to join its modern and well-equipped machine shop. With over 35 years of experience in the fluid power industry, the company specialises in the design, manufacture, supply and repair of high-quality hydraulic equipment including cylinders, pumps, motors, valves and power packs. The business focuses on specialist, high-end bespoke work and low-volume production, offering an interesting and varied workload rather than repetitive mass production. The Role Working within a large in-house engineering and hydraulics workshop, you will be responsible for producing precision-machined components, mainly one-off and small batch parts (1–10 pieces) used in hydraulic cylinders and associated equipment. This role would suit someone who enjoys precision work, problem-solving and variety, as much of the work is bespoke and requires a high level of skill and attention to ...

CNC Operator position available with a growing organization based in Leeds, offering sociable working hours, excellent working conditions, 33 holidays, interesting & varied work and the chance to work as part of a close-knit, friendly team! Employing around 75 people across the UK, this organisation provides end-to-end solutions to the healthcare industry, this involves design, manufacturing, commi... JBFL1_UKTJ

Bench Joiner Craft Bespoke Pieces with CedarwellLocation:Ossett, West Yorkshire (On-site) Job Type:Full-time (Subcontractor candidates also welcomed) Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. Pay:Up to £15.00 per hour+ Overtime & Yearly Bonus Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Possible flexible hours) Are you a true craftsperson looking for a workshop to call home? If you take genuine pride in your work and prefer crafting unique, high-quality pieces over repetitive production line work, we want you on our team. At Cedarwell, we are a small, friendly, and busy joinery workshop in Wakefield. We dont do boring. We specialize in bespoke, one-off pieces for both commercial and domestic customers, meaning no two projects and no two days are ever the same. Our goal is to build a supportive, rewarding environment where talented joiners can thrive, create, and grow. Why Join Cedarwell? • Creative & Varied Work:Say goodbye to monotony. Every piece you make here is different, interesting, and deeply rewarding., • A Great Environment:Enjoy a relaxed, supportive atmosphere with a friendly team that values your skills., • Work-Life Balance:Reliable MondayFriday schedule (8-hour shifts) with the possibility of flexible hours and part-time opportunities., • Financial Perks:Competitive hourly rate, a yearly bonus, company pension, and overtime opportunities to boost your earnings., • A minimum of5 yearsof bench joinery experience., • A keen eye for detail and a deep sense of pride in your finished work., • Confidence in using workshop machinery and your own set of hand tools., • Experience in creating laminated pieces., • The ability to work efficiently under your own supervision., • Experience with curved woodwork., • Experience fitting joinery on-site. This opportunity would suit an experienced bench joiner or someone with a background in workshop or bespoke joinery, cabinet making, furniture making or carpentry. xrnqpay We also welcome applications from skilled woodworkers, joinery fabricators, production joiners and other experienced joinery tradespeople who take pride in producing high-quality, detailed work.

Mechanical Fitter Wakefield | £17.00–£19.00 per hour (DOE) | Permanent | Days A precision engineering business in Wakefield is looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their team on a permanent basis. You'll be assembling and installing special purpose machinery to exacting quality and safety standards, with occasional site-based installation work at customer locations. What you'll be doing: Assembling and fitting machinery from detailed engineering drawings Installing machinery at customer sites when required Operating hand tools, lifting equipment, and workshop machinery Conducting risk assessments and following HSE procedures Collaborating with client technical teams during installation Contributing to process improvements and innovation What you need: HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering Proven mechanical assembly experience, ideally with some electrical or pneumatic knowledge Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings Good understanding of machine safety Strong communication skills and comfortable in customer-facing situations Flexibility to travel when required What's on offer: £17.00–£19.00 per hour depending on experience Days: 08:00–16:30 Mon–Thu / 08:00–15:15 Fri Bonus scheme and company pension Ongoing training and development Enhanced family leave and employee wellbeing initiatives This is a permanent position with a well-regarded precision engineering business, offering varied and interesting work on bespoke machinery alongside a stable, skilled team. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email

£25,000 - £30,000 an year (DOE), working Monday to Friday 8am -4pm/3.30pm on a Friday (days, no shifts). Overtime being paid at 1.5. The working environment is clean and organised. Location Bradford, easily reached from the M62 Corridor (Leeds to Huddersfield) The position offers the opportunity to work for a company that provides excellent training and working conditions. We would be very keen to speak to people who have worked as Apprentice trained or Semi Skilled Fitters that have worked with, plant machninery, vehicles or HGV or PSV fitters, Hydraulics engineers, Coachbuilders, Vehicle Technicians etc The Mechanical Fitter role: Fitting of mechanical installations incorporating hydraulic/pneumatic components to new vehicles. (Full training given as the work is bespoke in nature) The work is varied and interesting a training will give due to the bespoke nature of the work. Mounting products to vehicles in accordance with build instructions Ensuring all products meet all necessary quality requirements Maintaining all necessary documents and records required by the company quality systems Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping Reporting any defects and quality issues immediately to production supervisor/quality engineer Adherence to company health and safety procedures. The role is varied and you would be required to read basic engineering drawings as well as work with your initiative Benefits of the position Salary £25,000 - £30000 Monday to Friday - Early finish on a Friday Friendly team - Good working atmosphere Good holiday and additional company benefits that can be discussed prior to interviewing If you would like a private chat about the role before submitting your application. Please contact Rodger Morley ay E3 Recruitment

CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator) £17p/h + Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Competitive Salary (DOE) Days Early Finish on Fridays Contek Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner on behalf of a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer based in Dewsbury. This business specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic equipment used across a wide range of industries including construction, materials handling, steel processing and water treatment. Due to continued demand, they are looking to add a skilled machinist to their machine shop team. The Role This position will involve programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, working on large hydraulic cylinder components and associated parts. The machines are Harrison Alpha lathes running Fanuc controls, so experience with conversational or Fanuc-based turning controls is highly desirable. The role is very much hands-on machining within a heavy engineering environment, producing one-offs and batch work for hydraulic cylinder builds and repair work. Due to the size and weight of components, you will also be working with overhead cranes and jig cranes to safely load and manoeuvre parts during machining. Key Responsibilities Programming, setting and operating CNC turning machines Working on Harrison Alpha lathes with Fanuc controls Machining components for hydraulic cylinders and heavy engineering assemblies Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Selecting tooling, offsets and machining strategies Carrying out in-process inspection to ensure quality standards Safely operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment Experience Required Proven experience as a CNC Turner (Programmer / Setter / Operator) Experience with Fanuc controls (Harrison Alpha machines desirable) Ability to work from engineering drawings independently Experience working in a heavy engineering or large component environment Experience using overhead cranes or lifting equipment Working Hours Monday Thursday: 8:00am 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am 2:30pm Why Apply? Join a well-established engineering manufacturer with decades of industry experience Work on large, interesting heavy engineering components rather than repetitive small parts Stable day shift with early finish on Fridays Opportunity to be part of a skilled and experienced engineering team If you are a CNC Turner with programming, setting and operating experience, and enjoy working within a heavy engineering environment, we would like to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Due to continued growth, our client, who is a leading Tier 1 Contractor, is seeking to appoint a talented MEP Quantity Surveyor. This highly successful company is extremely busy, operating across a range of sectors, both public and private, and as such, you will have involvement in a variety of works and interesting projects. You will also join a friendly, forward-thinking Commercial team, who will welcome you and are passionate about the work they do. As MEP Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial control of Mechanical, Electrical and Public health works across project life cycles, ensuring accurate costing, effective budgeting, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements. Requirements: • Minimum 3–5 years' experience in MEP quantity surveying, • Strong understanding of MEP systems, construction methods, and industry standards, • Proficiency in cost estimation software and MS Office, • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Benefits: Highly competitive salary and benefits package Fantastic culture and attractive working environment Plentiful professional development opportunities So if you are an MEP Quantity Surveyor who is considering furthering your career with a progressive Tier 1 Contractor, then apply now with your CV