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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).

Reach Truck FLT Drivers – Nights

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Reach Truck FLT Drivers – Nights
Castle Donington
£14.70 per hour
4 On / 4 Off Shift Pattern
6:00pm – 6:00am

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for 4 Reach Truck FLT Drivers to work for a busy logistics company based in Castle Donington.

This is a temp to perm opportunity with immediate starts available for the right candidates.

Duties will include:

  • Operating Reach Truck FLT
  • Loading and unloading stock
  • Moving goods safely around the warehouse
  • General warehouse duties where required

Requirements:

  • Valid Reach Truck FLT licence
  • Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred
  • Must pass an on-site Reach Truck assessment before starting

Shift Pattern:
4 On / 4 Off Nights
6:00pm – 6:00am

Pay Rate:
£14.70 per hour

Immediate starts available.

To apply, contact Donna Banks at Major Recruitment on 02475 264248 or apply directly via this advert.

Software Engineer (Electrical Background)

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Major Recruitment is working with a leading industrial automation partner to source a Software Engineer with a strong electrical engineering background.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, modifying, and optimising industrial automation systems for manufacturing environments.

This is an on‑site position based in Shipley, with opportunities to visit customer sites across the region.

You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to deliver robust control solutions for automated machinery and production lines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs across multiple platforms, including:
    • Siemens (TIA Portal / Step 7)
    • Allen‑Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
    • Mitsubishi (GX Works / GX Developer)
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation and control system faults on customer sites.
  • Support the commissioning, testing, and optimisation of automated machinery and production lines.
  • Work with industrial robots, including:
    • ABB
    • Omron
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and production colleagues to integrate hardware and software systems.
  • Prepare clear technical documentation, reports, and system update notes.
  • Ensure all work complies with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards.

What You’ll Need

  • Strong electrical engineering background (degree, HND, or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proven experience developing and modifying PLC code on Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.
  • Practical experience working with industrial robots (ABB and Omron experience is preferred).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer‑facing approach.
  • Willing and able to work on‑site and travel to customer locations as required.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SCADA or HMI development.
  • Knowledge of industrial networks (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.).
  • Background within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or automation industries.
  • Familiarity with safety PLCs and machine safety standards.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Software Engineer with an electrical background and a strong PLC and robotics skillset, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience with the listed PLC platforms and industrial robots.

Major Recruitment Huddersfield 01484 437 818

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Proposals / Tendering Engineer

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A Proposals Engineer is sought to work in a busy sales and tendering team within a medium sized Engineering company in the Newcastle area

As a Proposals Engineer you will perform a broad range of internal and external functions that support the proposals process including enquiry logging, collation of technical and commercial information, liaison with clients and suppliers and the preparation / submittal of proposal documentation to the client. You will also monitor enquiries submitted and establish an awareness of the current market situation.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Review and evaluate enquiry documentation
  • Identify, clarify and resolve any queries / discrepancies relating to the enquiry documentation with the client
  • Request relevant and required technical and commercial information from appropriate functions
  • Perform proposal review
  • Collate all relevant and required technical and commercial information
  • Produce cost estimates using company standard templates
  • Prepare and submit the proposal documentation to the client.
  • Liaise with client during bid clarification process and obtain clarification from appropriate internal functions where necessary
  • Maintain database of enquires and report on weekly basis
  • Assist in the inputs to and maintenance of client pre-qualification and registration requests

YOUR SKILLS

an understanding of commercial contracts and experience of the offshore, renewables, oil & gas or power generation sectors. Good and interpersonal skills are needed as the ability to work to a high standard with the Microsoft suite of programs

APPLY NOW

This is an interesting and challenging role within a successful engineering company with good training and development experience

If you would like more information or are interested in applying to the role please call Adam Jones at Major Energy or click Apply Now to send your CV.

Major Energy is a division of the Major Recruitment group and act as a recruitment agency for permanent placements

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Reach truck – FLT Driver

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Reach Truck FLT Drivers – Nights
Castle Donington
£14.70 per hour
4 On / 4 Off Shift Pattern
6:00pm – 6:00am

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for 4 Reach Truck FLT Drivers to work for a busy logistics company based in Castle Donington.

This is a temp to perm opportunity with immediate starts available for the right candidates.

Duties will include:

  • Operating Reach Truck FLT
  • Loading and unloading stock
  • Moving goods safely around the warehouse
  • General warehouse duties where required

Requirements:

  • Valid Reach Truck FLT licence
  • Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred
  • Must pass an on-site Reach Truck assessment before starting

Shift Pattern:
4 On / 4 Off Nights
6:00pm – 6:00am

Pay Rate:
£14.70 per hour

Immediate starts available.

To apply, contact Donna Banks at Major Recruitment on 02475 264248 or apply directly via this advert.

Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant

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Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant

  • Location: Eye, Suffolk.
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
  • Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

Our client has a fantastic opportunity to join their successful and fast-moving food manufacturer as a Production Planner & Purchasing Assistant, playing a key role in keeping production running seamlessly.

As part of their production planning team, in this role you’ll support the smooth coordination of manufacturing across Dry Bulk and Wet Bulk operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced planning role where you’ll gain exposure to the full manufacturing process from raw materials through to finished products.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Production Planning:

  • Maintain production schedules for the Dry Bulk, Wet Bulk, and food production areas to service customer requirements within the agreed daily machine and labour capacities.
  • Communicate expected customer service delays with the sales order processing team to ensure effective customer communication.
  • Liaise with the Purchasing Manager to ensure alignment of material availability and supply to service production requirements.
  • Liaise with Production Manager(s) to ensure operational capabilities are aligned to deliver scheduled production requirements.
  • Utilise data available from the incumbent ERP system and other sources to ensure production plan alignment with operational and business standards.
  • Create and maintain Works Orders with the incumbent ERP system to ensure customer demand requirements are serviced and production dates and quantities and aligned.
  • Process Works Orders to the agreed horizon to ensure effective picking and production operations are maintained.
  • Maintain Finish Goods and WIP stock to the agreed levels to support customer and production requirements.
  • Attend daily production meeting(s) as required to align schedules, capacity, and any operational challenges.
  • Attend weekly Planning meeting discuss forward production requirements, risks and opportunities.

Purchasing:

  • Raise purchase orders daily as defined by MRP, checking logic and querying any exceptions.
  • Chase inbound deliveries not booked in as per requested date.
  • Advance or delay existing purchase orders to meet production schedule.
  • Assist purchasing manager as required.

What They’re Looking For:

  • Experience within manufacturing operations, ideally within a food environment.
  • Good IT skills with knowledge of Excel, SAGE and ERP solutions.
  • Solid IT skills, particularly in Excel (advanced skills are a plus).
  • Confident communication skills across teams at all levels.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn and develop.

Why Join Them?

  • Competitive salary up to £35,000 p.a. depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday hours with a great work-life balance.
  • A supportive team that invests in your development.
  • Exposure to a dynamic and growing food manufacturing operation.
  • The opportunity to build a long-term career in planning and supply chain.

Ready to take the next step into manufacturing production planning and purchasing? Apply today and be part of a team where your contribution really counts!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email 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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FLT Counterbalance Driver

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing environment in Huddersfield.

This is a great opportunity for someone who holds a valid FLT Counterbalance licence and is looking for a stable, full-time position with consistent weekday hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating a counterbalance FLT safely and efficiently.
  • Loading and unloading materials and goods.
  • Moving stock around the warehouse and production areas.
  • Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.
  • Following health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Supporting the team to ensure smooth operations throughout the shift.

Requirements:

  • Valid FLT Counterbalance licence.
  • Previous experience operating a counterbalance truck.
  • Good attention to detail and a strong awareness of health and safety.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
  • Able to work Monday to Friday on a 6:00am – 2:00pm shift.

Due to the nature of the business, there will be a strong smell of epoxy and acrylic present in the workplace.

Location: Huddersfield
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Full Time, 40 hours per week

If you are an experienced FLT Counterbalance Driver and available for an immediate start, please apply today.

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Project Manager – Commercial Interior Construction

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Project Manager – Commercial Interior Construction

  • Office-based in Norwich, Norfolk.
  • Nationwide Site Visits with use of a Pool Car.
  • £40,000 – £60,000 per annum.
  • Full-time, Permanent.

Our subcontractor client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing commercial construction business delivering high-quality interior projects across the UK.

Working in partnership with Tier 1 contractors, you will play a key role in managing multiple fit-out and interior construction projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, cost, and programme. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking full ownership of projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple concurrent interior fit-out projects ranging from £20,000 to £1,000,000 in value.
  • Take full ownership of project delivery, including budgets, programmes, and resources.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 Construction Contractor clients and key stakeholders.
  • Oversee project lifecycle including planning, procurement, delivery, and handover.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, specifications, and health & safety standards.
  • Monitor project costs, manage variations, and ensure profitability targets are achieved.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain programme timelines.
  • Conduct regular site visits nationwide to review progress, resolve issues, and maintain client relationships.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Produce and maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and forecasts.

What They’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
  • Commercial construction interior / fit-out experience would be an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of working with or alongside Tier 1 contractors.
  • Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across varying values.
  • Solid commercial and budget management skills.
  • Strong contractual knowledge (e.g., JCT contracts) and experience managing contract delivery.
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel nationwide for site visits (Full Manual UK Driving Licence required).
  • A PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification and solid knowledge of the methodology is highly desirable.

What’s in it for You:

  • Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
  • Pool car available for travel to sites.
  • Opportunity to work on varied and fast-paced projects.
  • Strong pipeline of work with established Tier 1 contractor relationships.
  • A supportive and growing team environment.

Why Join Them?
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects while working with some of the construction industry’s leading contractors, at a time when the company is experiencing strong growth and expanding its project portfolio. If you’re driven, commercially aware, and enjoy delivering high-quality interior construction projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email 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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Robot Welder Operator

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Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Robot Welding Operator to join our busy manufacturing team based in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating robotic welding machines safely and efficiently
  • Loading and unloading metal components into welding fixtures
  • Monitoring welding processes and checking weld quality
  • Carrying out visual inspections on finished products
  • Reporting faults, defects, or machine issues to supervisors
  • Performing basic machine adjustments and routine maintenance checks
  • Reading and following engineering drawings and production instructions
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
  • Following all health and safety procedures at all times
  • Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines

Requirements:

  • Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
  • Experience operating robotic welding equipment advantageous
  • Good attention to detail and quality standards
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible towards overtime and shift work if required

We are looking for

1 x AM shift – 6am to 2pm

1 x PM shift – 2pm to 10pm

Excellent salary and benefits package

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Sales Engineer

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Sales Engineer
Bradford (Remote)
Salary IRO £34,000 – £37,000

Are you an ambitious Sales Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business at the forefront of innovation and product development?

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing company specialising in precision injection moulding, new product development, and bespoke engineering solutions. Working with customers across sectors including medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer products, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to develop their career within a highly technical environment.

This Sales Engineer position can be based in West Yorkshire or remotely within the North East region, offering flexibility alongside genuine long-term career progression.

The Role
As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the delivery of technical manufacturing projects from concept through to completion.

The successful Sales Engineer will work closely with internal project, production, and commercial teams to ensure customer expectations are consistently met while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage existing customer accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities
  • Support the sales and project teams with customer communications and commercial activities
  • Gather and communicate technical and commercial project information internally
  • Prepare quotations and provide after-sales support
  • Maintain accurate CRM/ERP records and reporting
  • Attend customer meetings both online and onsite, delivering presentations and supporting negotiations
  • Follow up on leads and enquiries to convert opportunities into secured business
  • Provide regular sales forecasts, market feedback, and progress updates to management

Skills & Experience

  • Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding and product development
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

  • Salary between £34,000 – £37,000
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career in technical manufacturing sales
  • Exposure to innovative product development projects and major OEM customers
  • Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
  • Mobile phone and laptop provided
  • Full-time permanent position with flexible location options

If you are a motivated Sales Engineer seeking a new challenge within a growing engineering business, we would love to hear from you. HMIND INDHM