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Production Operative

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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.

FLT Counterbalance Driver

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Major Recruitment are recruiting FLT Counterbalance Drivers for our client based in Royton, Oldham.

A valid FLT Counterbalance Licence is essential to be considered for the role. Unfortunately we are unable to accept in house licences.

We are recruiting across rotating shifts (6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm) and fixed nights 10pm – 6am Monday to Friday.

General duties:

  • Working in a busy warehouse environment
  • Operating a Counterbalance FLT
  • Loading and unloading
  • Moving stock around the site
  • General warehouse duties
  • Manual handling
  • Heavy lifting
  • Adhering to site health and safety

Rotating Shifts

Pay Rate: £14.36 per hour

Working hours: 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday (rotating weekly)

Fixed Night Shift

Pay Rate: £16.36 per hour

Working hours: 10pm – 6am Monday to Friday (fixed shift)

Pay will also be increased upon completion of additional FLT training, such as VNA, Reach, Bendi etc

Requirements

  • Valid FLT Certificate (external accredited license required – in-house licenses cannot be accepted)
  • Previous FLT Counterbalance experience
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude

Training & Site Requirements

  • 2-3 weeks training on the 6:00am – 2:00pm shift before moving onto your allocated shift pattern
  • Full medical assessment required prior to starting
  • Drug testing
  • No smoking policy on site
  • Mobile phones are not permitted on the shop floor

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Permanent opportunities
  • Stable working environment

If you hold a valid FLT license and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply but submitting your most recent CV.

Cake creator

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Are you passionate about transforming flour, sugar, and imagination into edible works of art? We’re looking for a talented and creative Cake Creator to join our growing team. This is more than baking cakes, it’s about creating unforgettable centrepieces that make celebrations truly special.

As our Cake Creator, you’ll be the inspiration for designing, bake ( not all on your own!) , decorate, and deliver stunning cakes for birthdays, weddings, and major retail customers, and special occasions. If you love experimenting with flavours, perfecting your craft, coming up with new ideas for products and are excited by cakes , we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

🍰 Designing and creating new and innovative ideas for cakes tailored to customer requirements

🎨 Decorating cakes using a variety of techniques including fondant, buttercream, piping, and sugar craft

🧁 Developing new cake designs, flavours, and seasonal collections

📸 Showcasing your creations for social media and marketing campaigns

✅ Maintaining exceptional quality, presentation, and consistency

🤝 Providing outstanding customer service and helping clients bring their cake visions to life

What We’re Looking For

  • A genuine passion for cake decorating and baking
  • Strong creative flair and attention to detail
  • Experience in cake making, baking, or sugar craft
  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple orders
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Positive attitude and team-player mentality
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
  • Food Safety and Hygiene certification (preferred)

What We Offer

✨ The opportunity to turn creativity into a career

✨ A supportive and friendly working environment

✨ Freedom to develop innovative designs and ideas

✨ Ongoing training and development opportunities

✨ Employee discounts and company perks

✨ The chance to be part of customers’ most memorable celebrations

FLT counterbalance/ Warehouse Operative

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Job description:

FLT Operative

Location: Royton
Salary: £14.36
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client based in Royton is looking to recruit experienced FLT Operatives to join their team.

Available Shifts Rotating Shift Pattern

  • Monday to Friday
  • 6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm (alternating weekly)
  • £14.36 per hour

Requirements

  • Valid FLT Certificate (external accredited license required – in-house licenses cannot be accepted)
  • Previous FLT experience
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude

Training & Site Requirements

  • 2-3 weeks training on the 6:00am – 2:00pm shift before moving onto your allocated shift pattern
  • Full medical assessment required prior to starting
  • No smoking policy on site
  • Mobile phones are not permitted on the shop floor

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Permanent opportunities
  • Stable working environment

If you hold a valid FLT license and are looking for your next opportunity in Royton, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Major Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, privacy policy and disclaimers which can be found at Major Recruitment website.

Class 2 Temp to Perm role

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🚛 Class 2 Driver (Category C) – Temp to Perm 🚛

📍 Stockport
🕒 Monday to Friday – Day Shifts
💷 £690. per week
📋 Temp to Perm Opportunity

DNA Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our well-established client in Oldham for an experienced Class 2 Driver to join their busy transport operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional driver seeking regular weekday work with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

The Role

  • Delivering and collecting freight throughout the North West and surrounding areas

  • Operating a Class 2 curtain-side vehicle safely and efficiently

  • Securing loads and ensuring freight is transported in line with company procedures

  • Completing daily vehicle checks and transport documentation

  • Providing excellent customer service at delivery and collection points

  • Adhering to all drivers’ hours, road transport, and health & safety regulations

Requirements

✔ Valid Class 2 (Category C) Licence
✔ Valid CPC Qualification Card
✔ Digital Tachograph Card
✔ Minimum 6 months Class 2 driving experience
✔ Good understanding of drivers’ hours and working time regulations
✔ Reliable, professional, and customer-focused approach

What’s on Offer?

✅ £690 Per week
✅ Monday to Friday work – no weekends required
✅ Day shifts – Job and finish
✅ Weekly pay
✅ Ongoing work with a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
✅ Immediate starts available

If you’re an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable company in Oldham, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call DNA Recruitment Solutions on 0161 622 9896
📧 Send your CV to office@dna-rec-solutions.co.uk

Apply today and drive your career forward with a company that values its drivers. 🚚💨

Graduate Account Executive

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  • Manage day to day tasks and administration with regards to promotional and core business, to ensure that the systems and process are maintained:
    • Assisting the Commercial Managers in the promotional planning process within specified margin and budget parameters.
    • Ensure pricing is correct on SAP and Customer system
    • New Line Forms
    • Forecasting/Supply chain reporting
    • Setting up SAP codes
    • Running reports daily and weekly
  • Assisting the NPD team with paperwork and samples
  • Update documents and pricing in line with customer requirements
  • Assist with planning and delivery of customer and site visits and events (will include travel)
  • Generate presentations when necessary for customer or site meetings
  • Apply problem solving techniques to resolve problems and recommend improvements
  • Ensure that all processes are carried out correctly to standard, first time
  • To highlight any potential areas that can reduce cost
  • Support the Grocery team to develop, maintain and safeguard the current business with the customer
  • Work with the category and NPD team on plans for future growth
  • Provide an excellent customer service by building strong relationships at all levels of the business.
  • Provide cover for the commercial team when necessary
  • Continually developing own skills through attending company training
  • Uphold a consistency of approach of working procedures in line with all companies’ policies procedures and best practice
  • To carry out other duties that may reasonably be requested of you to ensure the efficient running of the business