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Welder (MIG/TIG)

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About the role

We’re recruiting experienced MIG and TIG welders for a busy manufacturing client in Huddersfield. You’ll be welding structural and precision components to engineering drawings, working as part of a small, skilled team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Carry out MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on steel and stainless components (and aluminium where required).

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and job instructions.

  • Set up welding equipment, select correct consumables, and adjust parameters to suit material and thickness.

  • Perform fit-up, tack welding, and final welding to specification while controlling distortion.

  • Conduct self-inspection and basic quality checks; report any defects or non-conformances.

  • Use hand and power tools (grinders, saws, drills) and basic measuring equipment.

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all health & safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience as a MIG and/or TIG welder in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tolerances.

  • Strong focus on quality, safety, and meeting production targets.

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

  • Welding qualifications/certificates are advantageous but not essential if you can demonstrate strong practical ability.

What we offer

  • £16.00 per hour.

  • Ongoing work with a stable, well-established local manufacturer.

  • Clear pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate (if applicable).

  • Supportive team environment and regular hours.

How to apply

If you’re an experienced MIG/TIG welder based in or around Huddersfield and interested in this role, please send your CV or get in touch.

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Credit Controller

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Credit Controller
£26,000 – £28,000
Full time, Permanent
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Hamilton Woods are working with a West Yorkshire based client that are expanding within their finance team, working across multiple disciplines and functions of Finance.

Responsible for effective and efficient management / monitoring of a portfolio ledger. Minimising aged debt and maximising cash collection whilst developing good working relationships with internal and external customers via phone and email.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Creating and upholding payment procedures and policies that ensure timely payment.
  • Collect payments according to agreed terms, achieve cash collection targets and resolve and minimise overdue debts.
  • Ability to build great relationships with both external customers and internal teams at all levels within the business.
  • Keeping customer retention levels high
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Providing administrative support to finance team
  • Keeping close watch on debtor account balances
  • Reducing debtors’ ‘Days Sales Outstanding’
  • Ensuring the team adhere to credit and collection procedures
  • Customer relations

Skills & Experience:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups)
  • Strong communication skills, capable of building effective, long-term relationships.
  • Demonstrates accountability of customer accounts
  • High attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • The ability to prioritise a heavy workload

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Order Picker/Warehouse Operative

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Major Recruitment Huddersfield are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Order Picker / Warehouse Operative to join our busy warehouse team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Using handheld scanners to locate, pick, and process stock.
  • Loading and unloading goods as required.
  • Conducting stock checks and inventory control activities.
  • Ensuring orders are prepared and dispatched on time.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
  • Following all health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in an order picking or warehouse role.
  • Proven experience using handheld scanning devices.
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Desirable:

  • Counterbalance or Reach Truck licence (if applicable).
  • Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Opportunity for permanent employment.
  • Friendly and supportive team environment.

If you have experience using handheld scanners and are looking for your next warehouse opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

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Plant Maintenance Technician

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Plant Maintenance Technician
Huddersfield
Salary: IRO £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00

Major Recruitment’s Technical Division are delighted to be working with a growing manufacturing client based in Huddersfield. Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is seeking an additional skilled, apprentice-trained or time-served Plant Maintenance Technician to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where your expertise as a Plant Maintenance Technician will ensure equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Principal Job Objective
To ensure that premises and equipment are maintained and improved where required, in line with all appropriate quality and safety standards. You will take part in improvement activities to support the business in achieving operational success as a Plant Maintenance Technician.

Key Accountabilities

  • Maintain equipment across the site
  • Maintain premises to a high standard
  • Take part in continuous improvement activities
  • Work safely and promote good manufacturing practices
  • Manufacture and fabricate machine parts where required

Essential Requirements

  • Strong understanding of all safety and quality standards
  • Experience implementing and working with TPM and improvement processes
  • Proven experience maintaining equipment and premises
  • Electro-mechanical maintenance experience
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Confidence liaising with visitors and contractors when required

Desirable Requirements

  • Power press and metal forming equipment experience
  • Previous experience within a similar manufacturing environment
  • Welding experience
  • Abrasive wheels training
  • Willingness to participate in Health & Safety Committee activities

Qualifications

  • Relevant engineering qualifications are essential for the Plant Maintenance Technician role

Why Join

  • Competitive salary IRO £40,000 PA
  • Opportunity to grow and develop as a Plant Maintenance Technician
  • Work within a supportive and expanding manufacturing environment

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To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a Plant Maintenance Technician, please submit your CV via the online instructions ASAP. INDHM HMIND

FLT Counterbalance Driver

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy team in Huddersfield, HD3.

This is a varied role with a 50/50 split between FLT work and warehouse or production duties, so we are looking for someone flexible, reliable, and happy to support across the site as needed.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Pay rate: £13.00 per hour

Key responsibilities:

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift truck safely and efficiently.
  • Supporting warehouse operations including loading, unloading, and stock movement.
  • Assisting with production duties when required.
  • Moving materials, pallets, and finished goods around site.
  • Carrying out basic stock checks and ensuring accurate handling of goods.
  • Following all health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Keeping work areas clean, organised, and safe.
  • Working closely with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

What we are looking for:

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence.
  • Previous warehouse, production, or FLT experience.
  • A good work ethic and willingness to be flexible.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.

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Welder

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Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Welder to join a well-established manufacturing business in Huddersfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with MIG and TIG welding experience who is looking for a long-term role with consistent weekday hours and an early finish every Thursday.

Key duties

  • Carrying out MIG and TIG welding to a high standard.
  • Reading and working from drawings where required.
  • Ensuring all work is completed accurately and safely.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Supporting the wider production team when needed.

Requirements

  • Previous MIG and TIG welding experience is essential.
  • Ability to work Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 4:00pm.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Reliable, hard-working, and able to work well as part of a team.
  • Own transport would be beneficial, depending on location.

What’s on offer

  • £13.00 per hour.
  • Monday to Thursday working pattern.
  • Long-term temp – perm opportunity.
  • Supportive working environment.

If you’re interested in this Welding role, please apply today or contact Major Recruitment for more information.

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Payroll Administrator

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Join Major Recruitment as a Payroll Administrator!

At Major Recruitment, we excel at matching exceptional candidates with top employers across a diverse range of industries.

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a meticulous and proactive Payroll Administrator to become a valued member of our vibrant team.

Your Role

  • Accurately process weekly payroll for our temporary workforce
  • Processing holiday requests and holiday pay for all employees
  • Processing deductions in accordance with HMRC legislation
  • Ensure payroll data is submitted promptly and precisely
  • Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee details in line with GDPR regulations
  • Assist with crucial year-end activities, including the preparation of P60s and P45s
  • Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the finance team as needed

About You

  • Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally within a recruitment agency
  • Solid understanding of payroll legislation and statutory obligations
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational abilities
  • Clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with payroll systems (including bespoke CRM platforms)
  • Able to manage tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced setting
  • Collaborative team player who is also self-motivated and accountable

What We Offer

  • Working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs (8am to 4pm)
  • Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
  • Annual team bonus recognising collective achievements
  • A supportive, welcoming team environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development, including study support after successful completion of your probation period

Join our team of payroll professionals and shape your future – apply today!

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Housing Support Worker

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Housing Support Worker
2 months+

37 hours pw
£17- £18 Umbrella

Huddersfield

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to join an organisation on an initial 2 month basis to work across dispersed properties with young people aged 16-25 years old.

Travel will be required across Huddersfield and Heckmondwike.

Responsibilities of the Housing Support Worker:

  • Working across dispersed properties supporting young people aged 16-25 years
  • Assisting with access to employment, education and training opportunities
  • Assisting with the set up and management of utilities and bills
  • Supporting clients to apply for benefits
  • Completing sign-ups and inductions
  • Managing a caseload
  • Making referrals
  • Liaising with third party agencies
  • Completing support plans and risk assessments

Requirements of the Housing Support Worker:

  • Enhanced DBS (essential)
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
  • Previous experience working with vulnerable clients within a housing support capacity, ideally with young people

PLEASE NOTE: applicants purely from a care background will not be considered. Applicants MUST have worked within a housing support capacity.

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall – Director at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume you are unsuccessful

Credit Controller

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Major Recruitment Huddersfield are currently seeking a credit controller to join a well established team based in the center of Huddersfield.

The Credit Controller is responsible for managing their portfolio, ensuring customer payments are received on time, maintaining positive customer relationships, both internal and external, reducing outstanding debt, and minimising financial risk. The role supports healthy cash flow while adhering to company credit policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed credit terms.
  • Chase overdue invoices through telephone calls, emails, and written correspondence.
  • Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice queries and payment disputes in collaboration with internal departments.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assess and review customer creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits.
  • Prepare aged debt reports and provide regular updates to management.
  • Negotiate payment plans where appropriate while maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Escalate seriously overdue accounts for legal action or external debt collection when required.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
  • Support month-end and year-end finance processes.
  • Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account issues promptly.
  • Identify opportunities to improve credit control processes and cash collection performance.

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, or Finance role.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Professional and customer-focused approach.

Desirable

  • Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Xero.
  • AAT qualification or working towards a finance qualification.
  • Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Key Competencies

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Negotiation and influencing
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer service orientation
  • Resilience and persistence
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Confidentiality and integrity

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Reduction in aged debt.
  • Debtor Days (Days Sales Outstanding – DSO).
  • Cash collection targets achieved.
  • Percentage of overdue accounts.
  • Accuracy of customer account reconciliations.
  • Resolution time for customer queries and disputes.
  • Bad debt levels maintained within target.

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