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Warehouse Operative

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Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Knottingley, WF11 0AB (near Wakefield)

Pay Rates:
Day shift hours: £13.87 per hour (overtime up to £20.81 per hour)
Weekly pay

Shift Pattern:
Rotation shift pattern. Flexibility is required, as you must to work across morning and afternoon shift

Days: Morning: 06:00 – 14:45 & Afternoon: 15:15 – 00:00

About the Role:
You will be working on behalf of Major Recruitment for our client based in Knottingley. This is a great opportunity to join a well-known high street home and fashion retailer.

The warehouse is clean, modern, and well-organised, with a strong focus on teamwork and reliability. This role is ideal for candidates looking for full-time work with opportunities to develop and progress.

You will be handling a variety of products including clothing, homeware, and furniture, preparing them for distribution across the UK.

Key Responsibilities
– Tagging, labelling, and ticketing clothing
– Processing stock for goods in and goods out
– Picking and packing orders accurately
– Moving stock within the warehouse
– Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
– Handling materials safely and efficiently

Please note: this role involves manual handling, including heavy lifting and a lot of walking.

What We’re Looking For
– Previous warehouse, picking, or packing experience is preferred but not essential
– Ability to carry out manual handling tasks throughout the shift
– Good attention to detail
– Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
– Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player

Benefits
– Temp to perm opportunity
– On-site canteen
– Free on-site parking
– Uniform and PPE provided
– Full induction and training provided
– Overtime opportunities

Join a supportive team, receive full training, and gain the opportunity for permanent employment.
Apply now to start your career as a Warehouse Operative in Knottingley (WF11 0AB).

Warehouse Shift Supervisor

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Warehouse Shift Supervisor – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Competitive Salary | Overtime Available | Career Progression | Permanent Full-Time

Are you an experienced Warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory role? We are recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join a busy and fast paced cold stores operation, leading warehouse activities and helping drive performance, safety and team success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Shift Supervisor who enjoys leading from the front. You’ll be working alongside your team on the warehouse floor, supporting daily operations, driving performance and helping the shift run smoothly. With regular overtime available and genuine opportunities for career progression, this could be the perfect next step in your warehouse leadership career!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising cold store warehouse operations and supporting daily workflow.
  • Leading, motivating and developing warehouse staff.
  • Monitoring productivity and performance metrics.
  • Maintaining health and safety standards.
  • Supporting stock control and inventory management.
  • Using Excel and Outlook to manage reporting and communication.
  • Working within a cold store environment.

Experience Required:

  • Supervisory experience within a warehouse, stores or manufacturing environment.
  • Counterbalance Forklift Licence essential.
  • Reach Truck Licence desirable.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.
  • Ability to work with Excel formulas and performance metrics.
  • Warehouse or Manufacturing Stores experience essential.
  • Comfortable working in a cold store environment.

Details & Package:

  • Starting base salary of £33,000 p.a.
  • Increasing to £35,000 following successful probation completion.
  • Realistic earnings of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with overtime.
  • Overtime opportunities available.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Various Shifts:
  • 10:00am to 6:30pm
  • 12:00pm to 8:30pm
  • 2:00pm to 10:00pm

If you’re a hands-on leader with warehouse experience and a valid Counterbalance licence, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact our office on 07341 497822 or email Louisa Coggs at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities.

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Cleaning Operative

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We are currently looking for a Cleaning Operative to join our client team in Mirfield.

The Role

This is a hands-on cleaning position within a working environment, and we are particularly interested in candidates who have a mechanical or engineering background.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Mechanical or engineering background preferred
  • Previous cleaning or industrial cleaning experience is an advantage
  • Reliable and hardworking
  • Good attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a practical/industrial environment
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:00

Please apply with your CV

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Health & Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

Location: Haslingden, Lancashire – with responsibility across six local sites
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and further develop its H&S function across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen.

This is a visible, hands-on role offering genuine ownership. You will work closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure consistent standards, legal compliance and a positive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Health & Safety across all six sites

  • Develop and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems

  • Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections

  • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions

  • Provide practical guidance to managers and employees

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation

  • Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives

  • Promote consistent standards and a proactive safety culture across all locations

  • Support the business as it continues to grow and expand its operations

About You

  • NEBOSH qualified – essential

  • At least five years’ professional Health & Safety experience

  • Strong manufacturing, engineering or similarly high-risk operational background

  • Experience supporting a large or multi-site business

  • Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

  • Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations

  • Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments

  • Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level

Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm

  • Friday: 8.00am-2.30pm/3.00pm

  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Company pension

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employee discounts and wellbeing services

  • Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing multi-site business

This position would suit an accomplished Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach and wants to make a visible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.

Machine Cleaner / Trainee Engineer

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We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Machine Cleaner to join our client team in Mirfield.

The Role

  • Cleaning and maintaining machinery to a high standard

  • Carrying out general machine cleaning and basic maintenance tasks

  • Working safely and following workplace procedures

  • Supporting the team with day-to-day engineering and maintenance tasks

About You

  • Some mechanical experience would be an advantage

  • Practical, hands-on approach

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking

  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

  • No formal engineering qualification is required to apply

Fantastic Training Opportunity

After 1 year with the company, you will be offered an apprenticeship completely free of charge, funded by the client.

You will have the opportunity to choose between training to become an:

  • Engineer

  • Electrician

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start in a hands-on role and build a long-term career in engineering or electrical work.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:00

If you’re hardworking, mechanically minded and looking for a company that will invest in your future, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV

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Class 1 Drivers

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We are currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers for our client in Livingston.

About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and professional Class 1 (HGV) Driver to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of goods while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining full compliance with road transport regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate Class 1 vehicles.
  • Complete scheduled deliveries and collections efficiently and on time.
  • Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and report any defects.
  • Assisting with offloading of goods.
  • Secure loads correctly and ensure safe transportation.
  • Complete delivery paperwork and electronic records accurately.
  • Comply with all DVSA regulations, Working Time Directive, and drivers’ hours legislation.
  • Maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and road safety.
  • Communicate effectively with transport planners, customers, and depot staff.

Essential Requirements

  • Valid UK Class 1 driving licence.
  • Excellent driving record
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For more information, please contact Ashley on Major Recruitment.

INDFS

Manufacturing Lead – Full Time

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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

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Graduate Process Improvement Engineer

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Graduate Process Improvement Engineer / Process Support Specialist

New Mills, High Peak
Up to £33,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent and fully onsite

We are recruiting for a Graduate Process Improvement Engineer / Process Support Specialist to join a successful and established manufacturing business in New Mills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical engineering, mathematics or science graduate who wants to develop a career within manufacturing and continuous improvement. Previous experience is not essential, although a manufacturing placement or exposure to production, process improvement or data analysis would be advantageous.

The role combines data analysis with practical shop-floor involvement. You will spend considerable time within the production environment, working alongside operational and engineering teams to study production lines, gather and analyse performance data, identify inefficiencies and improve and standardise processes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct production line studies and collect accurate process data.

  • Analyse production performance and identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and performance gaps.

  • Monitor measures including throughput, downtime, OEE and quality.

  • Support root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities.

  • Create and update SOPs, work instructions and standard-work documentation.

  • Audit machine and process settings against agreed standards.

  • Support production and engineering teams in optimising equipment settings.

  • Produce reports and visualise data to support operational decisions.

  • Contribute to improvements in productivity, quality, safety and hygiene.

  • Work collaboratively with production, engineering and quality teams.

About you:

  • Degree-qualified in Industrial, Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering; Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry or another analytical science subject.

  • Organised, analytical and data-driven.

  • Numerically confident with strong attention to detail.

  • Interested in manufacturing processes and production-line performance.

  • Happy to spend a significant amount of time on the shop floor.

  • Curious, resourceful and willing to learn.

  • Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.

  • Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, OEE, root-cause analysis, 5S or Kaizen would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits:

  • Salary of up to £33,000, depending on experience.

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Annual attendance-related bonus.

  • Workplace pension.

  • Free onsite parking.

  • Private health scheme and private GP appointments.

  • 24/7 employee assistance programme.

  • Occupational health support.

  • Staff social club, events and reward schemes.

  • Excellent development opportunity within modern manufacturing.

IMPORTANT: This position is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and currently live within a reasonable daily commuting distance of New Mills. Applications requiring overseas relocation cannot be considered.

Accounts Assistant

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Are you an experienced Accounts Assisitant, looking to work for the UK Head Office of a GLobal company

Do you take pride in being a great Team Menmber?

are you looking for an office based role in fabulous City of London Offices?

This office-based role involves working across accounting, payroll, and general administrative duties, supporting the finance function in a fast-paced environme

Support the management and processing of invoices received into the AP

Bank Recs and VAT

Ensure the accuracy of financial records and assist with month-end and year-end

Update General Ledgers and support Management Accouinting functions

Build strong relationships with internal colleagues to encourage excellent team working

Apply if you have:-

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows 10, SharePoint, and

1-2 years of experience in a busy Accounts Team

Experience with Sage 50 and Visma

Exceptional attention to detail and

A confident and professional

Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with internal and external teams.

Highly organised with excellent time management

This is a fabulous opportunity to join an expanding team with all the benefits to develop within a GLobal business

Apply now for a call today

Cleaner

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Do you have experience as an Office Cleaner?

Are you looking for work immediately?

One of our permanent cleaners is snowed under and needs an experienced CLeaner to help.

HOurs are 9 am to 5.30 pm

Monday to Friday

Temporary assignment for the next 3 weeks (it may lead to more opportunities)

If you are reliable and trustworthy with experience of office cleaning (products supplied)