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Forklift Truck Driver (Reach & Counterbalance)

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Forklift Truck Driver (Reach & Counterbalance)
Location: Coventry (CV5 area)
Pay Rate: £13.00 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Major Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Truck Driver on behalf of our valued client based in Coventry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive working environment, with the potential for a long-term position for the right candidate.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Friday: 7:45am – 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating both Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
  • Loading and unloading goods
  • Moving stock within the warehouse and production areas
  • Carrying out general warehouse duties alongside FLT driving
  • Supporting wider warehouse operations as required
  • Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times

Requirements:

  • Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift licences
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Willingness to undertake warehouse duties as part of the role
  • Good attention to detail and reliability
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience
  • Day shifts with early finish on Fridays
  • Positive and welcoming workplace culture
  • Opportunity for a permanent role

If you are a skilled Forklift Truck Driver who is happy to be hands-on with both FLT and general warehouse work, apply today with Major Recruitment or call Donna Banks 02475 264248

Part Time Accounts Assistant

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our local Halesowen client who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on a part time basis.

Hours of work are either 9am to 2pm or 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • SAGE 200 proficient – bespoke system
  • Purchase ledger
  • Open and distribute post/database incoming post/emails
  • Processing Invoices/Credit notes
  • Dealing with Invoice and PO related queries/general accounts calls
  • Checking bank details
  • Adhoc payment runs
  • Monthly supplier reconciliation and payment run
  • Weekly SAGE 50 payroll

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Approximately ten years experience in an accounts support role
  • Be close to the Halesowen area
  • Have experience in SAGE
  • Have a good sense of humour

Parking is available

INDLS

Class 2 HGV Days

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Major Recruitment are looking for Class 2 drivers (HGV2) to work for our client based in Wednesbury

  • Day shifts
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekly pay
  • Accrued Holiday
  • ongoing work
  • Temp to Perm oppurtunities
  • 1 to 6 drops per shift
  • Electric pump truck with tail lift
  • Paye only

£16.50 days Monday to Friday

must have held Class 2 (Cat C) for at least 12 mths with a cvalid CPC & Digi card

Please call or text 07358 474 698 for further details

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Class 1 HGV Driver

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Major recruitment are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-know company within the logistics and transportation industry

What are the benefits?

  • Monday to Friday
  • Paying £18 PH Guaranteed 8 hours per day
  • Drops/Collections or Trailer Swaps
  • Weekly Pay
  • Immediate Start
  • Training Provided
  • Accrued holiday weekly while on agency
  • Weekend shifts available
  • Adhoc & ongoing bookings available

Daily duties will consist of but are not limited to:-

  • Operating and driving Category C+E vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations
  • Performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensuring timely, safe and professional deliveries to customer sites
  • Knowledge of driving/working hours
  • Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Keeping the truck and equipment clean and tidy

Essential Skills

  • Must have held licence minimum 12 months
  • Must have minimum 12 months experience in HGV driving
  • No more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsement codes.
  • Must be able to speak and read a certain level of English.
  • Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Flexibility and availability to work overtime as and when required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • Must be punctual and have good timekeeping

Desirable Experience

  • Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial.

What training is provided?

  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Contact Major Logistics on 07407894873 or Apply with your CV and someone will be in touch.

INDSW

ADR Class 1 Class 2 HGV DRIVER

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Major recruitment are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join our well-established client based in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-know Global Chemical distribution company within the logistics and transportation industry

What are the benefits?

  • Monday to Friday
  • Start Time Are Between 06:00-08:00
  • Pallet Work With No Handball
  • All Fork Lifted On & Off
  • Paying £17 PH Guaranteed 8 Hours Per Day
  • Weekly Pay
  • Immediate Start
  • Full Training Provided
  • New Fleet Of Vehicles
  • All Deliveries Are To Industrial Estates & Retail Parks
  • Up to 8 Drops
  • Accrued Holiday Weekly While On Agency
  • Temp to perm

Daily duties will consist of but are not limited to:-

  • Operating and driving Category C & C+E vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations
  • Performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensuring timely, safe and professional deliveries to customer sites
  • Knowledge of driving/working hours
  • Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Keeping the truck and equipment clean and tidy

Essential Skills

  • You Must Have a Minimum 12 Months Class 2 Experience
  • Valid CPC & DIGI card – ADR Is Essential
  • Must have minimum 12 months experience in HGV driving
  • No more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsement codes.
  • Must be able to speak and read a certain level of English.
  • Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Flexibility and availability to work overtime as and when required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • Must be punctual and have good timekeeping

Desirable Experience

  • Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial.

What training is provided?

  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Contact Major Logistics on 07407894873 or Apply with your CV and someone will be in touch.

INDSW

Class 1 HGV Driver

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Major Recruitment are looking for Class 1 drivers (HGV1) to work for our client based in Wednesbury

  • AM starts available
  • Monday to Friday
  • Occasional Saturday maybe available
  • Weekly pay
  • Accrued Holiday
  • Adhoc shifts can also be available to cover additional volumes
  • Temp to Perm opportunities
  • strapping is involved

All work is curtainsider, trunking work with no handball

£17.25 days Monday to Friday

£18.50 Saturdays

Please call or text 07358 474 698 for further details

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Class 2 HGV Driver

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Major recruitment are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join our well-established client based in Wednesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well-know company within the logistics and transportation industry

What are the benefits?

  • Monday to Friday
  • Paying £16.81 PH Guaranteed 8 hours per day
  • Ongoing and Adhoc shifts available
  • Between 4-6 drops per shift
  • Weekly Pay
  • Immediate Start
  • Training Provided
  • Accrued holiday weekly while on agency

Daily duties will consist of but are not limited to:-

  • Operating and driving Category C vehicles safely and efficiently to and from delivery locations
  • Performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensuring timely, safe and professional deliveries to customer sites
  • Knowledge of driving/working hours
  • Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Keeping the truck and equipment clean and tidy

Essential Skills

  • Must have held licence minimum 12 months
  • Must have minimum 12 months experience in HGV driving
  • No more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsement codes.
  • Must be able to speak and read a certain level of English.
  • Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Flexibility and availability to work overtime as and when required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • Must be punctual and have good timekeeping

Desirable Experience

  • Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial.

What training is provided?

  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Warehouse and Van Driver

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We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity, for a Warehouse and Van Driver based in Wolverhampton. The Warehouse Operative position works from 9:00am – 5pm, Monday – Friday of £12.71 per hour on a temporary basis for 6 months.

Responsibilities for a Warehouse Operative/ Van Driver:

  • Manual Handling up to 25kg
  • Loading and Unloading pallets of finished products
  • Preparing stock for distribution
  • Ensuring all products are loaded correct to customer specification
  • Maintaining, Completing and Processing dispatch paperwork
  • Following direction of the warehouse manager
  • Following all health and safety guidelines at all times
  • Moving stock between locations using a van

Requirements for a Warehouse Operative/ Van Driver:

  • Ability to continuously lift products up to 25kg
  • Experience in a warehouse position
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a small team
  • Driving licence

Bonuses for a Warehouse Operative/ Van Driver:

  • Weekly pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Holiday accrual
  • Company Pension

For more information on the Warehouse/ Van driver position Major Recruitment – Telford Branch.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you as to whether we are able to progress with your application, within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles that we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our clients. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous, and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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Warehouse/ FLT/ Van Driver

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We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity, for a Warehouse/ FLT/ Van Driver based in Wolverhampton. The Warehouse Operative position works from 9:00am – 5pm, Monday – Friday of £12.71 per hour on a temporary basis for 6 months.

Responsibilities for a Warehouse Operative/ FLT/ Van Driver:

  • Manual Handling up to 25kg
  • Loading and Unloading pallets of finished products
  • Preparing stock for distribution
  • Ensuring all products are loaded correct to customer specification
  • Maintaining, Completing and Processing dispatch paperwork
  • Following direction of the warehouse manager
  • Following all health and safety guidelines at all times
  • Moving stock between locations using a van

Requirements for a Warehouse Operative/ FLT/ Van Driver:

  • Ability to continuously lift products up to 25kg
  • Experience in a warehouse position
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a small team
  • Counterbalance Licence
  • Driving licence

Bonuses for a Warehouse Operative/ FLT/ Van Driver:

  • Weekly pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Holiday accrual
  • Company Pension

For more information on the Warehouse/ FLT/ Van driver position Major Recruitment – Telford Branch.

We will carefully consider your application and advise you as to whether we are able to progress with your application, within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details will not be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles that we advertise.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our clients. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous, and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

INDFE

Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

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Packaging Technologist – Food Industry

Location:Coventry (Site-Based)
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Industry: Food Industry / FMCG
Travel: Occasional travel between sites

About the Role

We are recruiting a Packaging Technologist for a leading organisation in the food industry. This hands-on role supports the development and optimisation of packaging across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll be involved in NPD, artwork management, operational troubleshooting and continuous improvement to ensure packaging meets consumer, customer and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Development & Artwork

  • Manage design house relationships and support artwork best practice

  • Improve print processes and reprographics quality

  • Create cutter guides, brief artwork and coordinate packaging redesigns

  • Oversee film changeovers for new and existing SKUs

NPD Support

  • Support packaging development for new product launches

  • Attend production trials and ensure packaging meets transit and quality standards

  • Manage FTP timelines and packaging introduction on site

Operational & Technical Support

  • Resolve day-to-day packaging issues with QA and Operations

  • Develop knowledge of materials to improve line efficiency and product performance

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure packaging is legally compliant, fit for purpose and correctly specified

Cost & Innovation

  • Deliver packaging cost-saving and rationalisation projects

  • Build relationships with suppliers and stay informed on industry trends and innovations

Decision-Making & Scope

You will influence decisions around packaging specifications, film types, design changes and machine settings.
Scope: Local (UK/I)

Typical Challenges

  • Resolving packaging quality issues

  • Delivering NPD packaging where machinery capability varies

  • Meeting tight artwork timelines

  • Cost reduction without compromising quality

  • Ensuring legal compliance

  • Selecting correct barrier films for product and shelf-life needs

Working Relationships

Internal: QA, Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Project Management, Finance, HR
External: Suppliers, Customers, Chefs, Campden BRI, Industry Bodies (e.g., WRAP)

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in packaging development (food industry or FMCG ideal)

  • Strong artwork/print development and project management skills

  • A proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills

  • Understanding of packaging legislation, materials and reprographics

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to £38,000 (fixed budget)

  • Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

  • Pension: Statutory (Salary Exchange)

  • Company Sick Pay: 1 month (post probation)

  • Retail discount scheme

  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Techscheme

  • Long Service Awards

  • GEM Awards – Employee Recognition Programme

  • Employee Assistance Programme (with pension enrolment)

  • 4x Death in Service (with pension enrolment)

Apply Today

If you’re ready to develop innovative and efficient packaging solutions within the food industry, apply now or email direct to donnabanks@major-recruitment.com