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Mechanical Operator (known internally as Lead Operator (Equipment Owner)) Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site | Monday - Friday, three-shift rotation (05:45 - 14:00, 13:45 - 22:00, 21:45 - 06:00) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Lead Operator to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role Our Manufacturing teams are at the heart of KP Snacks. They safely produce the high‑quality snacks our consumers love, while working in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment. We focus on safety, quality, cost and service to deliver on our commitments and continually improve how we work. As a Lead Operator, you will take operational responsibility for shift performance within a defined area or asset group. You will coordinate day‑to‑day activity, act as an Equipment Owner or Team Captain where required, and help your team deliver consistent standards across safety, quality, service and cost. This role is central to maintaining compliance, improving performance and supporting colleagues so they can do their best work every day. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Coordinating operational activity across your defined area Ensuring standards, routines and compliance are consistently maintained throughout the shift, acting as an Equipment Owner or Team Captain where required Monitoring performance and taking timely corrective action Tracking output, waste, downtime, quality and service, and stepping in quickly when performance drops below target Leading effective shift communication and issue resolution Supporting or leading shift handovers, communicating risks and priorities clearly and acting as the escalation point for technical or people‑related issues Driving problem‑solving and continuous improvement Leading structured root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions for recurring operational or compliance challenges Building capability across the team Coaching Support and Technical Operators, ensuring colleagues are trained, competent and confident to perform their roles, in partnership with the Line Lead Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: Strong operational and technical expertise Significant experience operating and troubleshooting machinery, automated systems or processes in manufacturing or warehousing Confidence coordinating colleagues within a shift environment Experience directing activity, supporting teams and helping others follow standards A structured, practical approach to problem solving Able to interpret production data, identify patterns and respond with appropriate actions Great communication and leadership presence Able to influence, coach and guide colleagues to maintain high standards, even under pressure The right training and education Mechanical or engineering experience (or NVQ Level 2 equivalent) is essential for this role. #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. “I’ve pinched some more time … The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I’ve still got cancer, but now I’ve pinched a bit more time. I’ve got lucky.” (patient) “We’ve had the time to find out and understand Mum’s wishes. We’ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared.” (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and ambitious team in a brand-new role. Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to lead and manage a small team? If so this could be the role for you! The Role As Senior Relationships Fundraiser you will manage a team of 3, including a Relationships Fundraiser (Individual Gifts), Relationship Fundraiser (Trusts and Major Donors) and a Fundraising Administrator. You will report into the Fundraising Manager and be responsible for delivering income to target, in line with the fundraising strategy. The main duties include: • Work with the wider Income Generation and Marketing teams to develop a fundraising strategy, continually sharing insights, leads and opportunities to promote effective growth., • Lead the development of income from trusts and foundations, major donors, regular givers, direct mail appeals, gifts in memory and gifts in wills., • Hold regular, supportive 1:1 meetings and bi-annual performance reviews., • Ensure all fundraising adheres to legislation and follows best practice. The Person We are looking for someone with proven experience in an income generation role. You will ideally have knowledge and understanding of donor motivations and high value fundraising principles. Experience in developing donor journeys, campaigns or funding proposals would also be desirable. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are vital in this role, along with the ability to coach and lead a small team. Previous management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. You must be experienced working to targets, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. As Senior Relationship Fundraiser you will inform key decisions, so the ability to analyse data to is essential. Why Prince of Wales Hospice? The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community. In their last staff survey the result showed: • Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job., • Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation., • Everyone felt proud to work for the hospice., • Everyone enjoys the work they do in the hospice. This role is permanent and is based in the hospice in Pontefract. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Leanne or Jen who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. “I’ve pinched some more time … The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I’ve still got cancer, but now I’ve pinched a bit more time. I’ve got lucky.” (patient) “We’ve had the time to find out and understand Mum’s wishes. We’ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared.” (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. We are looking for a passionate fundraiser to join the fantastic, ambitious team, could this be the role for you? The Role This is a key and vital role within the fundraising team. You will be responsible for delivering income from In-Memory, Legacy, and Regular Giving donations from mailed appeals and marketing campaigns. The main duties include: • Collaboratively working with the wider fundraising and marketing team to deliver emotive communications for key campaigns and appeals., • Supporting the Senior Relationship Fundraiser and Fundraising Manager to create and deliver a 3-year strategy to maximise In Memory fundraising., • Managing legacy projects and campaigns, working closely with external stakeholders., • Leading on the regular giving programme, including the lottery. The Person We are looking for someone with experience in a fundraising or direct marketing role. You must have exceptional communication skills, the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively. This is a creative role; therefore you must possess excellent writing skills with the ability to produce engaging and emotive content. You should have the proven ability to effectively juggle competing demands and prioritise workload, to achieve set targets. Ideally experience of using a customer relationship management database and knowledge of fundraising CRM (ideally Donorfy) would be advantageous. Why Prince of Wales Hospice? The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community. In their last staff survey the result showed: • Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job., • Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation., • Everyone felt proud to work for the hospice., • Everyone enjoys the work they do in the hospice. This role is permanent and is based in the hospice in Pontefract. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones – giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. “I’ve pinched some more time … The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I’ve still got cancer, but now I’ve pinched a bit more time. I’ve got lucky.” (patient) “We’ve had the time to find out and understand Mum’s wishes. We’ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared.” (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and ambitious team in a brand-new role. Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to lead and manage a small team? If so this could be the role for you! The Role As Senior Fundraiser you will manage a team of 3, including a Relationships Fundraiser (Individual Gifts), Relationship Fundraiser (Trusts and Major Donors) and a Fundraising Administrator. You will report into the Fundraising Manager and be responsible for delivering income to target, in line with the fundraising strategy. The main duties include: • Work with the wider Income Generation and Marketing teams to develop a fundraising strategy, continually sharing insights, leads and opportunities to promote effective growth., • Lead the development of income from trusts and foundations, major donors, regular givers, direct mail appeals, gifts in memory and gifts in wills., • Hold regular, supportive 1:1 meetings and bi-annual performance reviews., • Ensure all fundraising adheres to legislation and follows best practice. The Person We are looking for someone with proven experience in an income generation role. You will ideally have knowledge and understanding of donor motivations and high value fundraising principles. Experience in developing donor journeys, campaigns or funding proposals would also be desirable. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are vital in this role, along with the ability to coach and lead a small team. Previous management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. You must be experienced working to targets, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. As Senior Relationship Fundraiser you will inform key decisions, so the ability to analyse data to is essential. Why Prince of Wales Hospice? The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community. In their last staff survey the result showed: • Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job., • Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation., • Everyone felt proud to work for the hospice., • Everyone enjoys the work they do in the hospice.

Registered Care Home Manager Care home: Wheldale Heights - Castleford Contract type: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Rate: Competitive salary-dependent on experience This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking and growing provider. Join us as our new Home Manager at Wheldale Heights, Castleford. This role offers you the opportunity to shape your own service and team, and really make a difference to people’s lives in a purpose built, state of the art home. We have innovative digital systems to support you in all aspects of running your home, so you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time with your team and the people you support. For Managers wishing to develop and grow, our training is second to none. We have a range of in-house leadership and management development programmes to support your career development. About Wheldale Heights Located on Wheldon Road in Ferry Fryston, Wheldale Heights has 24 bedrooms across two small, purpose-built units, creating a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs. Wheldale Heights is split into two units, the Lynx Unit and the Orion Unit. The Lynx Unit is a male only unit, providing care for complex mental health needs arising from brain injury or neurological diagnosis, such as acquired brain injury or dementia. The Orion Unit provides care for complex mental health needs linked to the early to mid-stage of a neurological diagnosis such as Huntingdon's disease. We are thrilled to share that Wheldale Heights achieved a Good rated CQC as of April 2026! Creating an ideal environment for a new Home Manager to lead an engaged and passionate team, as the home continues to strive for outstanding care! About the role As a Home Manager with Exemplar Health Care, you won’t just manage your home, you’ll be the heartbeat of everything that happens there. You’ll be given a great deal of autonomy and will lead by example, driving your team and pushing for continuous improvement daily. You’ll provide person-centred and quality driven care to ensure that you make every day better for the people who live and work in your home. This is both an inward and outward focused position, demanding attention to multiple factors, including but not limited to: • quality initiatives and improvement, • team leadership and management, • recruitment and colleague development, • referral management and occupancy, • data collection, analysis and interpretation, • financial management, • customer relationships and marketing to ensure business sustainability and success. About you Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You must also have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. As this is a leadership role, you should have a minimum of three years management experience, ideally in a complex care setting. The role is also ideal for an experienced Deputy Manager looking for the next step in their career. You’re also someone with: • a thorough understanding of nursing care best practice, sector specific and employer legislation and governance frameworks, • great communication skills, able to build relationships with local commissioners and professionals, • the ability to inspire, lead and manage a team, • excellent time management skills, able to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines, • an excellent range of clinical, business, digital and operational skills. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: • excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects, • retail and lifestyle reward discounts, • excellent bonus scheme upon meeting KPIs, • excellent pension plan, • Bupa health care cover, • electric car salary sacrifice scheme, • life assurance, • paid access to the RCNi Learning platform, • 24/7 counselling and support, • Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Craig on 07506991913, or email cruck@exemplarhc.com Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.

Job Title: Field Service EngineerJob Title: Field Service Engineer Mechanical Service Engineer – CNC Machines Location: UK-wide (field-based, travel across UK and occasional Europe) Salary: up to £42,000 Overtime Contract: Permanent, Full Time We're looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a specialist CNC machine tool company. As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be working on a variety of CNC lathes and machining centres across the UK, delivering high-quality mechanical service, maintenance, and installation support to customers on-site. Key Duties of this Field Service Engineer position: If Mechanically biased Perform machine tool servicing, installation, checks, and alignments Conduct fault finding and diagnosis on CNC machine tools Work independently across customer sites throughout the UK and Europe when required Support customers with technical guidance and resolution of mechanical issueIf Electrically biased Carry out fault finding and diagnosis on CNC machine tools using oscilloscopes and other electrical test equipment Perform circuit testing and drive/power supply replacement Support customers with electrical issues on CNC machines What You Need for this Field Service Engineer position: Qualifications in mechanical engineering or maintenance CNC knowledge of and experience working with/maintaining Lathes, milling machin...

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area.

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? As an organisation, there is little we dont do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom. This role is in ourPlant & Fleet department,Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs. Offering hire solutions that are commercially effective, reliable, safe and compliant. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Were looking for a self-motivated and flexibleMobile Technicianto join our team in the West Yorkshirearea, working independently across customer sites to service and repairLCVs, plant machinery, and specialist equipmentin the utilities sector. Youll have the freedom of afully equipped service van, PDA, and smartphone, backed by the support of our central service network, while delivering high standar...

WELDER FABRICATOR We are recruiting for a Welder to work for our client who are in Normanton, West Yorkshire. You must have Level 2 NVQ Welding qualifications as a minimum. THE DUTIES: Use MIG welding on mild steel Fabricate from drawings. Operate welding and other machinery. Mark out cutting / bending lines. Finish off completed products. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS: Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Fabrication/Welding role. Excellent communication skills NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Equivalent. THE HOURS: You will work a day shift – Mon – Thu: 7am to 5:15pm Or Mon – Thurs: 8am to 4:30pm / Fri: 8am - 3.15pm THE PAY: You will earn an hourly rate of £16 Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC Setter , CNC Operator, we would really like to hear from you.#CNC #CNCProgrammer #fanuc #CNCSetter #CNCOperator #heidenhein #CAD...

Class 2 Specialist Driver Normanton, WF6 1RW Monday - Friday 06:00am starts, average 8-hour shift pattern £15.21 per hour Want to be part of a world-leading progressive company? Widen your opportunities and build a new career? Here we can offer you all that, and more! Whatever your reasons, we have a role for you. We're looking for full-time, Class 2 Drivers to join us at our site in Normanton. This role is temp to perm for the ideal candidate. What you'll do on a typical day: · Multidrop deliveries between customer sites, making collections when required as part of a two-man crew. · This is a specialised contract so you will be delivering, setting up and collecting a range of goods from Peloton Bikes to Coca Cola vending machines. Full training will be provided. · Safely operate your vehicle adhering to business standards. · Using a hand held scanner and completing relevant paperwork. · Vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with VOSA. What you need to succeed with our client: · HGV2 licence, Digital Tachograph Card, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) · No more than six penalty points on your licence and no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements. · A valid CPC and Digital Tacho card. · A level of physical fitness will be required as you will be handling heavy goods. · Excellent knowledge of the UK road n...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Castleford Up to £45,000 DOE + Overtime (1.5x) + 15.5 Days Holiday (Increases up to 17.5 Days) + Pension + PPE/Workwear + Ongoing Training and Specialised Safety Certificates 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Mechanical Fitter required for an industry specialist within manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to join a stable company who can offer job security and reliability. The role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with an understanding of valves, pumps, motors, sprockets and chains. Joining a small team, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and reactive maintenance when required on production equipment that operate 24/7. This will include working on bitumen blending tanks, high-speed lamination lines, and thermal oil systems. Mechanical Fitter Role: · Reactive maintenance on breakdowns · PPMs on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, rollers etc. · Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems · MIG welding (experience not essential) · 4 on 4 off shift pattern · Involvement in project works · Support shift work when required to cover holidays Mechanical Fitter Candidate: · Mechanically biased...

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We are looking to offer aParts Controllerthe opportunity to join our expandingPlant & Fleet teambased inCastleford. As aParts Controlleryou will be a part of our commitment to deliver what we promise for our clients, within the leading essential infrastructure services provider operating within the UK & Ireland. Does this sound like a role for you? Read more About M Group Ltd Plant and Fleet and your team With 3 depots across the UK, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions provide innovative plant and fleet asset management solutions across M Group Ltd. We provide our business with more than9,000vehicles and over25,000owned or externally hired plant assets. Our team has grown rapidly and we are responsible for the supply and management of specialist equipment and vehicles, supplying the Water, Energy, Transport, Data and Telecommunication sectors. Who...

WELDER FABRICATOR We are recruiting for a Welder to work for our client who are in Normanton, West Yorkshire. You must have Level 3 NVQ Welding qualifications THE DUTIES: TIG welding on thin gauge materials (stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium). Fabricate from drawings. Operate welding and other machinery. Mark out cutting / bending lines. Finish off completed products. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES & SKILLS: Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Fabrication/Welding role. Excellent communication skills NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Equivalent. THE HOURS: You will work a late shift * Mon – Fri 2pm-10pm THE PAY: You will earn an hourly rate of £22 Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering support within the Mechanical & Engineering industry, our focus is to support many clients within the M&E Sectors. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as CNC Machinist , CNC Programmer, CNC Setter , CNC Operator, we would really like to hear from you.#CNC #CNCProgrammer #fanuc #CNCSetter #CNCOperator #heidenhein #CAD...

Freelacne Site Manager – required - Engineering / Civil Engineering Background Rate: £350 per day Location: Pontefract Contract: Freelance / Contract We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong engineering or civil engineering background to manage the day-to-day delivery of a specialist construction project within a live project environment. The project will involve micro piling along an existing 40m wall line, construction of pile caps, installation of a new steel support structure, and completion of brick cladding works. The works will be carried out in a constrained live environment, with approximately four contractors working on the scheme. The successful Site Manager will be responsible for the daily coordination of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. You will report to the Operations Manager, who will attend site on a weekly basis. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate proven and evidenced experience in the following areas: Ensuring company HSEQ policies and procedures are implemented, followed, and maintained at all times on site. Liaising daily with the Client’s Project Manager, ensuring clear communication of progress, issues, and site activities. * Managing both company and client permit-to-work systems, ensuring all permits are correctly obtained, briefed, and closed ...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Castleford Up to £45,000 DOE + Overtime (1.5x) + 15.5 Days Holiday (Increases up to 17.5 Days) + Pension + PPE/Workwear + Ongoing Training and Specialised Safety Certificates 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Mechanical Maintenance Engineer required for an industry specialist within manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to join a stable company who can offer job security and reliability. The role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with an understanding of valves, pumps, motors, sprockets and chains. Joining a small team, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and reactive maintenance when required on production equipment that operate 24/7. This will include working on bitumen blending tanks, high-speed lamination lines, and thermal oil systems. Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Role: · Reactive maintenance on breakdowns · PPMs on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, rollers etc. · Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems · MIG welding (experience not essential) · 4 on 4 off shift pattern · Involvement in project works · Support shift work when required to cover holidays Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Candidate: · Mechanically biased...

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? As an organisation, there is little we dont do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom. This role is in ourPlant & Fleet department,Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs. Offering hire solutions that are commercially effective, reliable, safe and compliant. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Youll support the smooth management of both internal (owned assets) and external (hired assets) breakdowns. Logging response times and ensuring theyre tracked and resolved effectively within agreed SLA times. Well ask that you handle inbound and outbound calls efficiently, making sure service level agreements are consistently met. Youll keep the Job watch scheduling system updated and well-managed to maintain sm...

Engineering Teacher Job nr Wakefield (KS4) - Full Time | Immediate Start Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Until End of Term) Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience We are currently recruiting for a qualified Engineering Teacher near Pontefract to work in a well-established secondary school. This is a full-time teaching job starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic term. This role is ideal for an experienced secondary Engineering teacher or a confident design & technology (DT) specialist with Engineering experience, looking for a rewarding teaching position in West Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities – Engineering Teacher Jobs UK Teach Engineering at Key Stage 4 (KS4) Plan and deliver engaging Engineering lessons Manage and support your own exam classes Monitor student progress and attainment Contribute to a positive learning environment About the School – Pontefract Secondary School This secondary school in Pontefract is part of a respected academy trust and has been rated “Good” by Ofsted. The school is known for: Strong academic performance and above-average Progress 8 scores A focus on student development and achievement Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment Ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers Commitment to work-life balance ...

Position: TIG Welder Location: Wakefield Hours: 2:00pm-10:00pm Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced TIG Welder in Wakefield to start work immediately. As a TIG Welder, you'll be a core part of the production team, responsible for high-quality welding and fabrication work to engineering standards. Responsibilities: TIG welding components to precise specifications Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Carrying out quality inspections to ensure work meets required standards Operating welding equipment and associated tools safely Working closely with production and engineering teams to meet deadlines Skills: Previous TIG welding experience is essential Ability to work from technical drawings Strong attention to detail and quality standards How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on Why work with Proactive? Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is consi...

Project Engineers The job: We are looking for project engineers to engineer and manage electricity distribution system projects at voltages up to and including 132kV, with emphasis on the higher voltages. The projects will range in size and complexity from small network extensions, through to major substation works, underground cable and overhead line projects ranging in costs from a few thousand to several million pounds. We are looking for people able to work on their own initiative to lead the engineering management of these projects from project conception through to completion, apply engineering judgement and knowing when to seek specialist input. Projects will be assigned at the conceptual stage and project engineers will be required to manage the engineering design phase through a design team, preparation of work packages/input to contract documents as applicable and managing projects to a fixed timeline and cost. The projects will range from large scale complex single site projects to multi location extensive work programmes over extended periods. The complexity of projects to be managed will depend on the individual’s experience and particular skill background, for example overhead line works, substation works or voltage level. The Person: Applicants should be familiar with electricity distribution and/or transmission systems through previous experience or have a utility project management background. Applicants w...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools (Pontefract) Full‑time and Part‑time Opportunities Available Are you a patient, resilient and compassionate practitioner with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? We are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Pontefract, supporting pupils who require consistent, nurturing and highly individualised support to thrive. 🌟 About the Role You will be working within mainstream and specialist primary settings, supporting children with a range of complex needs. Your responsibilities may include: 1:1 and small‑group support - helping pupils access learning at their own pace Supporting communication, sensory and emotional needs Using positive behaviour strategies to support pupils with challenging behaviour Creating a safe, structured and engaging learning environment Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals Supporting personal care routines, where required🌟 Who We're Looking For Experience supporting children with SEN (school, care, youth work or similar) A calm, patient and proactive approach Strong behaviour‑support skills Someone who can build trusting, secure relationships with pupils A team player committed to helping every child succeed🌟 What We Offer Long‑term, full‑time or part‑time roles in supportive Pontefract prima...

HGV Class 1 Driver - Tanker - Non ADR Location: WF8 Pay: • £19.87 per hour (Including holiday) - minimum 40 hours per week Temp to perm opportunity - after 12 weeks of working through Driver Hire, you will move over to the clients books. Shift Pattern: • Start times from 4am, • Usually 8 - 10 hour days, • Guaranteed 40 hours per week pay Job Description: • HGV Class 1 Driving - non ADR tanker, • No handball when driving Class 1 wagon, • Delivering to factories across North of England, • Some Class 2 work with handball will be required, however may only be 3/4 days per month, • Daily vehicle checks Skills and Qualifications: • Experience in Class 1 tankers preferred, • Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience, • Valid CPC and Tacho card, • No more than 6 points on license, • Good communication and interpersonal skills Why work with Driver Hire Driver Hire Wakefield is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UKs largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Wakefield and surrounding areas. But its more than just a job with us we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to wo...

Junior Maintenance Engineer Castleford £35,000 to £40,000 DOE + Overtime (1.5x) + 15.5 Days Holiday (Increases up to 17.5 Days) + Pension + PPE/Workwear + Ongoing Training and Specialised Safety Certificates 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm Junior Maintenance Engineer required for an industry specialist within manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to join a stable company who can offer job security and reliability. The role would suit a mechanically biased engineer with an understanding of valves, pumps, motors, sprockets and chains. Joining a small team, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and reactive maintenance when required on production equipment that operate 24/7. This will include working on bitumen blending tanks, high-speed lamination lines, and thermal oil systems. Junior Maintenance Engineer Role: · Reactive maintenance on breakdowns · PPMs on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, rollers etc. · Working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems · MIG welding (experience not essential) · 4 on 4 off shift pattern · Involvement in project works · Support shift work when required to cover holidays Junior Maintenance Engineer Candidate: · Mechanically biased...

A specialist Rotating Machinery manufacturer in the West Yorkshire region are looking for a Design & Applications Engineer. This company are market leaders within their field and supply Bespoke Equipment across sectors ranging from Automation, through to Heavy Steel & Mining Plants. As a Design & Applications Engineer, you’ll work in an experienced Engineering & Technical team, where you’ll be exposed to each stage of an Engineering project. This will include anything from Design, Projects, Quotation, Customer Relations, Procurement, Buying and much more. This is a multi-skilled role and would be perfect for an Engineer looking to explore as many Engineering avenues as possible, whilst working in a supportive and high-performing environment. Design & Applications Engineer Requirements: HNC/D or Degree Educated in Engineering CAD – Solidworks Strong Interest in Engineering & Complex Machinery/Equipment Experience in an Engineering Role (not essential)Design & Applications Engineer Role: 30 Hols (including BH – Gradually rising to 45 over 10 years) Industry Leading Pension – 30% Subsidised Canteen Early Friday Finish Training & Development OpportunitiesIf you have the required skills and experience for this Design & Applications Engineer role or would like to learn more, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Jake Hilton. If this rol...

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? As an organisation, there is little we dont do and plenty to get involved in. Our Group Support roles are vital in making sure we can help over 11,000 people deliver essential infrastructure seamlessly across water, energy, transport and telecom. This role is in ourPlant & Fleet department,Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs. Offering hire solutions that are commercially effective, reliable, safe and compliant. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? As Maintenance Controller youll manage scheduling of statutory inspections, calibrations, MOTs and service events for plant and vehicles to meet SLAs and deliver a best-in-class customer experience; youll arrange bookings with customers and suppliers, process defect reports and recharges, raise POs and engage external repairers, drive cost-effective solutions and provide flexible support to the breakdown team during b...

Plant & Fleet supports teams across our business with their vehicle, plant and specialist equipment needs. Fully qualified plant technician to a minimum of NVQ2 or equivalent through a recognised training scheme or a wealth of experience on plant. Youll perform routine maintenance and service repair

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