Major Recruitment

Multi-Sector Provider of Bespoke Recruitment Solutions

Header Right

Manufacturing and Production

QA Technician

by

QA Technician | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing | Engineering

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £15 per hour – will increase
Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 | Friday 07:30 – 12:00

Major Recruitment are hiring an experienced QA Technician to join our clients ever growing Quality team in Lichfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with manufacturing or engineering experience to join a well-established and expanding business.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience who are confident carrying out inspections, interpreting engineering drawings and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role

  • Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

  • Carrying out dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometres, height gauges and inspection equipment

  • Completing inspection reports and quality documentation accurately

  • Supporting investigations into non-conformances and corrective actions

  • Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities

  • Supporting internal audits and process checks

  • Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues

  • Supporting the maintenance of ISO quality standards and systems

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

  • Previous experience within a QA Technician, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector position

  • Manufacturing or engineering background

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

  • Experience using measuring and inspection equipment

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Desirable

  • Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

  • Internal auditing experience

  • Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods

  • CMM experience

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where quality is at the centre of operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business, with opportunities for long-term development and progression.

If you are an experienced QA Technician or Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing or engineering, we would like to hear from you.

INDAS

Air Cargo Security Screener

by

🚨 CARGO SCREENER / X-RAY OPERATOR – TEMP TO PERM 🚨

📍 Cheadle, Cheshire
💷 £14.25 per hour
⏰ 12-hour shifts | 07:00-19:00
📅 4 on / 4 off – Days
🔄 Temp to Perm opportunity via DNA Recruitment Solutions

DNA Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Cargo Screener / X-Ray Operator to join a well-established airfreight logistics operation based in Cheadle, Cheshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cargo Screener looking for a long-term position with the opportunity to transfer onto a permanent contract following a successful temporary period.

🔍 THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the security screening of air cargo using X-ray screening equipment, ensuring all freight is screened safely, accurately and in line with aviation security procedures.

Your duties will include:

✅ Operating X-ray screening equipment
✅ Interpreting X-ray images and identifying prohibited or suspicious items
✅ Following procedures where cargo cannot be cleared during initial screening
✅ Maintaining accurate screening records and security documentation
✅ Carrying out pre-use and operational equipment checks
✅ Reporting faults, security concerns and irregularities
✅ Working closely with warehouse and operational teams
✅ Maintaining a secure, clean and organised screening area
✅ Supporting other warehouse duties when required

⭐ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Previous Cargo Screener / X-Ray Operator experience is Desireable however experience within airfreight, aviation or a regulated warehouse environment would be advantageous.

💰 PAY & BENEFITS

💷 £14.25 per hour
📅 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern
⏰ 07:00-19:00 | 12-hour shifts
➕ Regular overtime available – 1+ additional shift per week
💰 Overtime opportunity can increase annual earnings by approximately £8,150
🔄 Temp to perm via DNA Recruitment Solutions
🏖️ Permanent holiday entitlement of 20 days, rising to 22 days after 2 years
📈 Career progression opportunities
👕 Company uniform
🎓 Full support and training
🎁 Refer a friend scheme
🏆 Long-service awards

📋 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to complete:

🔹 Full 5-year background check
🔹 Criminal Record check
🔹 Right to Work checks
🔹 Relevant aviation security checks

📩 Apply today with your CV to DNA Recruitment Solutions.

#CargoScreener #XRayOperator #Airfreight #AviationJobs #CheadleJobs #CheshireJobs #WarehouseJobs #LogisticsJobs #TempToPerm #Recruitment #DNARecruitmentSolutions

Assistant Manufacturing Lead – Full Time

by

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Lead to join our client team on a full-time basis

Working Monday to Friday 6am to 2:15pm

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently met.

Leadership & People Development

  • Support the Shift Manager in leading and coordinating manufacturing teams during assigned shifts.
  • Take responsibility for agreed areas of the shift operation, building confidence and experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to operators and production team members.
  • Assist with training, onboarding, and development of team members.
  • Develop effective communication and leadership skills through regular interaction with colleagues across all levels.
  • Support the creation of a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
  • Gain experience in managing performance, attendance, conduct, and employee development, with appropriate support from the Shift Manager.

Shift & Production Management

  • Support the Shift Manager in achieving production plans, targets, and customer requirements.
  • Assist with coordinating staffing, resources, and workflow to maximise productivity.
  • Lead shift start-up meetings and team communications when required, with the aim of progressively taking greater ownership of shift communication.
  • Monitor production performance and identify issues that may affect output, quality, or delivery.
  • Support the effective handover of information between shifts.
  • Develop an understanding of production planning, prioritisation, and resource management.
  • Take increasing responsibility for managing day-to-day operational issues as experience and capability develop.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Identify and respond to production, quality, equipment, and staffing issues.
  • Develop structured problem-solving and decision-making skills by working alongside the Shift Manager and relevant departments.
  • Investigate production issues and process deviations and support the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Escalate significant issues appropriately while developing the confidence to make effective operational decisions within agreed responsibilities.
  • Learn to assess operational priorities and balance production requirements with safety, quality, people, and cost considerations.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure team members follow company policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
  • Support the Shift Manager in maintaining compliance with health and safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
  • Assist with investigations into incidents, quality concerns, and process deviations.
  • Encourage team members to maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, quality, and operational discipline.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the standards and responsibilities expected of a Shift Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

· Make Health and Safety a priority and take accountability for the safety of yourself and others including wearing appropriate PPE and following all Health and Safety procedures and guidelines.

· Support John Cotton Group with the on-going efforts to minimise its impact on the environment.

· Live up to the company values, vision and mission statements.

· Challenging others on the above areas if problems are identified.

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience.

Please Apply with your CV

INDNS

Production Operative

by

Major Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a prestigious manufacturing company based in Oldham, who are looking to recruit experienced Production Operatives to join their busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous manufacturing or production experience who are looking for ongoing work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will be working in a fast paced manufacturing environment, ensuring products are manufactured, finished and packed to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating production machinery safely and efficiently
  • Manufacturing and cutting materials to the required sizes
  • Bagging and packing finished goods ready for dispatch
  • Working to daily production targets
  • Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
  • Following all site health & safety procedures
  • Keeping the production area clean, organised and tidy
  • Reporting machinery breakdowns and quality issues to the relevant team
  • Working effectively as part of a busy production team

Previous production or manufacturing experience is essential.

The successful candidate:

  • Experience working in a busy production environment
  • Experience operating machinery
  • Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • A strong understanding of workplace health & safety
  • The ability to work to production targets
  • A reliable and hardworking attitude
  • Good teamwork and communication skills

Pay & Working Hours

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Fixed Monday-Friday shifts:

Early Shift

  • Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm
  • Friday: 6:00am-12:30pm

Late Shift

  • Monday-Thursday: 2:00pm-11:00pm
  • Friday: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Contract: Temporary ongoing, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you have previous production or manufacturing experience and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your most recent CV to be considered.

NPORS Telehandler

by

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our client’s team in Northampton.

Position Details

  • Location: Liliput Road, Northants, NN4

  • Working Pattern: 5 days per week (Wednesday & Thursday are fixed rest days)

  • Schedule Requirement: Saturday and Sunday shifts are mandatory

Pay Rates

  • Standard Rate: £13.85 per hour (Friday, Monday, Tuesday)

  • Weekend Rate: £20.75 per hour (Saturday, Sunday)

  • Overtime Rate: £20.75 per hour (for any shifts worked on Wednesday or Thursday)

Requirements

  • Essential: Valid NPORS Telehandler Ticket

  • Desirable: NPORS Wheeled Loading Shovel and/or NPORS 360 Excavator tickets (beneficial, but not essential)

Job Description

As a Mobile Plant Operator at the Brackmills Waste Transfer Station, you will play a crucial role in managing day-to-day site operations, processing incoming waste materials, and maintaining site safety standards.

Key Day-to-Day Duties

  • Safely operate heavy plant machinery (Telehandlers, and where certified, Loading Shovels and 360 Excavators) to load, move, and stack waste materials across the site.

  • Control tipping hall operations, perform vehicle marshalling, and direct traffic/deliveries safely within the transfer station.

  • Load bulk collection vehicles, static plant, and transfer containers efficiently.

  • Ensure a continuous, reliable supply of waste is available for processing and bulking.

  • Conduct incoming waste inspections to identify, log, and report non-conforming or hazardous materials.

  • Perform routine daily pre-start checks and first-line maintenance on assigned plant equipment.

  • Maintain clean and safe working conditions across the tipping hall, fuel reception areas, and internal delivery routes.

  • Report all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) hazards, incidents, or equipment defects immediately to line supervisors.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

INDLS

Machinist

by

Machinist (Manual Lathe)

Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Increased annual leave with length of service
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Electric vehicle leasing scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Machinist (Manual Lathe) to join our the manufacturing team in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality precision components while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

Working as part of a busy production environment, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating manual lathe machinery, carrying out inspections, maintaining quality standards and supporting the wider manufacturing team to ensure customer requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual lathe machines in line with approved manufacturing procedures.
  • Read and interpret job tickets, engineering drawings and route cards to ensure correct machining operations are carried out.
  • Verify materials, tooling and documentation before commencing work.
  • Carry out machine set-up and ensure first-off inspections are completed before production begins.
  • Monitor machining operations to ensure components meet drawing specifications and quality requirements.
  • Inspect machined components, including thread gauging and removal of burrs and sharp edges.
  • Identify and segregate non-conforming parts, reporting issues to management and carrying out rework where appropriate.
  • Return tooling and programme documentation to designated storage locations after each job.
  • Process unused materials in line with company procedures.
  • Clean, protect and package finished components ready for the next stage of production.
  • Carry out deburring using hand, bench or machine tools where required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
  • Complete weekly Metal Working Fluid (MWF) testing and accurately record results.
  • Support other manufacturing operations when required.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Previous experience as a Manual Lathe Operator/Setter.
  • Higher Grade education or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Strong understanding of machining processes and quality inspection techniques.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable

  • HNC in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
  • Previous experience operating manual machining equipment in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.

You’ll become part of a skilled and supportive manufacturing team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive benefits package, opportunities for ongoing development and the chance to work on a wide range of precision engineering projects within a well-established and growing business.

If you’re an experienced Manual Lathe Machinist looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your machining career.

INDFS

Machine Operative

by

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Job description:

Machine Operative – Hindley

Location: Hindley
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts

  • 6:00am – 2:00pm

Are you reliable, hardworking, and looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are currently recruiting for Machine Operatives to join our team in Hindley. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous machine operating or manufacturing experience who is looking for a long-term position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating machinery safely and efficiently
  • Monitoring machinery and reporting any issues
  • Performing basic quality checks on finished products
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area
  • Following health and safety procedures at all times
  • Working as part of a team to meet production targets

Requirements

  • Previous machine operative or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Good attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Good timekeeping and reliability
  • Must be willing to work 2pm-10pm if neded to meet the business needs
  • Hourly pay of £12.71
  • Monday to Friday working
  • Weekly Pay
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Opportunity for a permanent position
  • Supportive team environment

Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Production Operative- rotational shifts

by

Production Operatives – Ashton-in-Makerfield (WN4)
Major Recruitment

Our industry-leading client in Ashton-in-Makerfield is growing fast and has multiple exciting opportunities for Production Operatives to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Packing finished products
  • Labelling and preparing goods for dispatch
  • Handling and preparing raw materials
  • Palletising stock
  • Operating machinery (full training provided)

What’s on Offer

  • Permanent full-time contracts available after a 12-week trial period (subject to satisfactory attendance, timekeeping, and performance)
  • Regular overtime opportunities (weekdays and weekends) at premium pay rates
  • Benefits package including discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and top UK attractions
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company

Working Hours & Pay

Shifts: Rotating Days, Monday to Friday

  • 06:00 – 14:00
  • 14:00 – 22:00

Hours: 37.5 per week

Pay: £12.71 per hour

How to Apply
If you’re reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to join a thriving team, please send your CV today for immediate consideration.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

FLT Driver

by

Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver

Location: Warrington WA4
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts

  • 6:00am – 2:00pm- £14.14
  • 2:00pm – 10:00pm- £15.15

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver to join our clients busy warehouse team. This role involves loading, unloading, storing and processing products safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy, housekeeping and health & safety.

The successful candidate must hold valid FLT licences for:

  • Counterbalance Forklift Truck
  • Reach Truck
  • Multi-Directional Forklift (Combilift or equivalent)

Key Responsibilities

  • Unload, load and process products safely within the warehouse.
  • Allocate and store stock efficiently to maximise warehouse space.
  • Pick and pack customer orders accurately and within required timescales.
  • Complete all paperwork and electronic records accurately.
  • Carry out stock and inventory checks as required.
  • Perform daily pre-use forklift inspections and report any defects.
  • Report any damage to products, racking, equipment or warehouse areas.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
  • Follow all company Health & Safety procedures and site SOPs.
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse operation.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance, Reach and Multi-Directional FLT licences (essential).
  • Previous warehouse experience.
  • Experience operating FLT equipment in a busy warehouse environment.
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety practices.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay.
  • Full-time temp to perm.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment.

Apply Today

If you have the required FLT licences and warehouse experience and are looking to join a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV.

Production Operative- rotational shifts

by

Production Operatives – Ashton-in-Makerfield (WN4)
Major Recruitment

Our industry-leading client in Ashton-in-Makerfield is growing fast and has multiple exciting opportunities for Production Operatives to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Packing finished products
  • Labelling and preparing goods for dispatch
  • Handling and preparing raw materials
  • Palletising stock
  • Operating machinery (full training provided)

What’s on Offer

  • Permanent full-time contracts available after a 12-week trial period (subject to satisfactory attendance, timekeeping, and performance)
  • Regular overtime opportunities (weekdays and weekends) at premium pay rates
  • Benefits package including discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, and top UK attractions
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company

Working Hours & Pay

Shifts: Rotating Days, Monday to Friday

  • 06:00 – 14:00
  • 14:00 – 22:00

Hours: 37.5 per week

Pay: £12.71 per hour

How to Apply
If you’re reliable, enthusiastic, and keen to join a thriving team, please send your CV today for immediate consideration.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.