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HGV Class 1 Driver

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HGV Class 1 Driver

Rochester, Kent

£37,000 Basic | OTE £50,000+ | Overtime Available | Full-Time Permanent

Major Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s largest food suppliers to recruit experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for their busy and expanding transport operation based in Rochester, Kent.

Our client is a well-established business with a nationwide logistics network, supplying major UK food retailers and operating across more than 200 sites throughout the country. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are looking to add professional and reliable drivers to their transport team.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking long-term stability, regular overtime, competitive earnings and the chance to join a successful business that invests heavily in its people.

Immediate starts available for the right person.

The Role:

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will play a key role in the movement of products and equipment across the UK, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

Duties will include:

  • Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles across the UK
  • Collecting and delivering goods between operational sites, warehouses and major retailer distribution centres
  • Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and transport documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours Regulations and company procedures
  • Loading and unloading vehicles where required
  • Using pump trucks and counterbalance forklifts (training provided)
  • Carrying out occasional shunting duties
  • Maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
  • Providing a professional service to customers and colleagues at all times

Drivers operate from the Rochester depot each day, collecting their allocated vehicle before commencing routes.

Routes & Travel:

  • UK-wide deliveries and collections as far as Scotland
  • Regular work to major supermarket distribution centres
  • Mixture of local and long-distance routes
  • Overnight stays required on occasion for longer journeys
  • Overnight allowance paid (£25-£30 per night)
  • Typically no more than one night out per week

Due to the rural nature of some collection points, applicants should be confident driving on country roads and have a minimum of one year’s Class 1 experience.

Working Pattern:

40 hours but most drivers work overtime up to 50-55 hours per week on a rolling rota:

Week 1

  • 5 Days On
  • 1 Day Off

Week 2

  • 5 Days On
  • 2 Days Off

This rota provides approximately one full weekend Saturday and Sunday off every 12 weeks.

Salary & Benefits:

Pay

  • £17.90 per hour for the first 40 hours worked
  • £22.37 per hour after 40 hours (Time + 25%)
  • Overtime available throughout the year
  • Typical earnings of £50,000+ with overtime
  • Basic earnings approximately £37,000 per year
  • Paid fortnightly
  • All breaks paid

Additional Payments

  • Overnight allowance for nights away
  • Additional £25 per day when driving the company’s 30-seat bus (where required at the Kent site)

Benefits:

  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days holiday – increasing with service
  • Additional day’s holiday for every two years of service
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private GP service
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Employee discount platform
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free Will Writing service
  • Free English language training
  • Online learning and development platform
  • Company accommodation available where required

Requirements:

Essential

  • HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
  • Valid Driver CPC
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 1 year’s Class 1 driving experience
  • Good understanding of driver hours and transport legislation
  • Professional and safety-focused attitude
  • Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

  • Counterbalance Forklift experience (Training required but must be willing)
  • PSV Licence – Applicants interested in obtaining a PSV Licence may be eligible for funded training.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest food supply businesses, operating a substantial national transport network and supplying many of the country’s leading retailers. With consistent work available year-round, excellent earning potential and genuine long-term career opportunities, this role is ideal for experienced Class 1 drivers looking for their next challenge.

To apply or find out more, please contact Major Recruitment today.

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Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver

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Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver

📍 Bedford
💷 £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (DOE)
🕒 Full-time | Permanent | Immediate Start

Overview

Major Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Flitwick for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced distribution environment offering stable hours, long-term security, and genuine progression opportunities.

We are particularly keen to speak with candidates who hold a valid FLT Counterbalance or Reach licence, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

Working Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:30
  • Friday: 08:00 – 14:45

What’s on Offer:

  • £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Permanent position
  • Immediate start available
  • Excellent weekday working pattern (no weekends)
  • Training and upskilling opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly team culture
  • Genuine progression opportunities within a growing operation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch
  • Receiving and checking incoming goods
  • Safe operation of FLT equipment (if licensed)
  • Stock control, rotation, and accurate location management
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
  • Working to daily targets while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
  • Supporting general warehouse duties as required

Candidate Requirements:

  • Previous warehouse experience essential
  • FLT Counterbalance or Reach licence desirable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking for a secure, full-time role with consistent hours and a strong salary package. If you are reliable, safety-conscious, and ready to take the next step in your warehouse career, we want to hear from you.

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Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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Major Recruitment have an exciting and rare opportunity available for an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, long-standing packaging manufacturer based in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias and proven experience within a manufacturing environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, operating from modern, state-of-the-art modern facilities. They specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for major UK and European brands across food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK.

What’s in it for you

  • Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 (Depdendent on experience)
  • Shifts: Rotating (Mon-Fri: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am)
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate
  • On-site canteen facilities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health and wellbeing programme
  • Genuine opportunity for progression
  • Company sick pay
  • Staff store discounts

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on, technically engaging role where you’ll act as a key engineering contact on shift, driving machinery performance, supporting production, and championing continuous improvement across the site.

You’ll ideally be multi-skilled, with exposure to PLCs and automated systems, and thrive in a preventative maintenance environment. Working alongside an experienced engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Maintenance Engineer – Day-to-Day Duties

  • Providing reactive maintenance support to the production operation.
  • Assessment, identification, modification and performance of preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, modifications, or failures / breakdowns on production and packaging machines / lines, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.
  • Engineering corrective actions to support the Production Line Manager in ensuring that safe product is produced in line with legislation and Quality standards.
  • Actively identify and implement plans to eliminate unnecessary losses such as cost, waste, and inefficiencies.
  • Undertaking fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant and equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards and controls to ensure all work is carried out correctly and safely.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Attend and resolve breakdowns, to ensure minimum down time.
  • Continuous improvement of equipment, improving safety, efficiency, changeovers and minimising downtime.
  • Undertaking improvements projects to increase machine efficiencies and output.
  • Reporting on potential breakdowns, maintenance issues, equipment performance, and plant data.
  • Install and commission new equipment when required.
  • Working with PLC’s to fault find and repair production equipment.
  • Carry out checks and inspection of plant, machinery, and equipment, maximise machine utilisation, decrease cycle times.
  • Work closely with the production team.
  • Gain a wide, in-depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and processes.
  • Responsibility for the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme and aimed to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise maintenance cost.
  • Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on the companies state of the art production lines in a number of different areas of the business.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Adhere to and promote safe working practices
  • Identify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment
  • Accurately report incidents, near-misses, and maintenance issues
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping

Skills & Experience

  • Educated to a minimum NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering time served apprenticeship.
  • 17thor 18th edition wiring regulations is desirable
  • Will have knowledge in electrical or mechanical maintenance, within a manufacturing industry.
  • Have excellent fault-finding and repair skills.
  • Demonstrate strong mechanical comprehension
  • Have working knowledge of PLC fault-finding and repair, any programming skills would be of great interest.
  • Experience of modern manufacturing techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM would be ideal.
  • An analytical mind-set coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be familiar with working to planned and preventative maintenance schedules in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Be keen to learn and develop your skills further with a great work ethic and can-do attitude.
  • Driving licence and own transport.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Strong communication skills across all levels of the business
  • Well-organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Committed to continuous learning and development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business offering stability, technical challenge, and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance.

Why Join?

This is your chance to join a company that values its people, supports career progression, and invests in high standards and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic production environment, this is the role for you.

How to Apply

Sound like the perfect fit? We’d love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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Safety Manager

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Safety Manager

Food Manufacturing

Kewaunee County, WI

Major Talent is partnered with a global cooperative that has facilities throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. We are looking to speak with candidates for a Safety Manager opening based in Wisconsin

As a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for directing and leading all site safety programs including but not limited to new employee safety orientation, safety training, written program creation and maintenance, assisting with programs such as Workers’ Compensation, and Process Safety Management.

Responsibilities of a Safety Manager

  • Develop, update, and administer safety programs, policies, and written procedures.
  • Ensure facility compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, local, and internal safety standards.
  • Maintain understanding of safety regulations and ensure company practices meet or exceed requirements.
  • Lead safety training, coaching and maintain the new/transfer employee safety orientation program.
  • Oversee and audit safety training and monthly plant audits; develop key safety metrics for performance improvement.
  • Partner with management and employees to identify training needs based on changes in procedures, regulations, or technologies.
  • Translate organizational safety objectives into actionable initiatives.
  • Lead and develop the Safety Committee in collaboration with Plant Managers and plant employees.
  • Work with Workers’ Compensation insurance consultants on loss‑prevention initiatives.
  • Support employees with injury/accident claims and manage the claims process.
  • Collaborate with HR and Site Managers to coordinate safe and timely return‑to‑work plans.
  • Lead resolution of Workers’ Compensation cases with focus on cost control and effective case management.
  • When applicable, manage employees including work direction, training, evaluations, policy administration, discipline, and compensation recommendations.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills required to be a Safety Manager

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field required.
  • A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of First Aid, Confined Space Entry, LOTO, Process Safety Management (preferred), and experience delivering classroom instruction.
  • ASP or CSP certification preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of State and Federal safety and risk regulations.

What is in it for you?

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance;
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions;
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off;
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays;
  • Paid parental leave;

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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Multi-Skilled Engineer

4 on 4 off Shift Pattern | £57,750 per annum

Our client is a long-established and highly respected British food production business with over 75 years of heritage. Built on strong family values, quality, innovation, and continuous growth, the company is recognised as one of the UK’s leading growers and suppliers within its sector.

Due to continued expansion and investment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment where engineering reliability and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation.

Shift Pattern

  • 4 on / 4 off rotating shifts
  • Typical working hours:
    • 12:00 – 00:00
    • 07:00 – 19:00 (occasionally)
  • During quieter periods, shifts may move to:
    • 09:00 – 21:00

The Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will support the planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance of production machinery and site equipment, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the facility.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve machinery performance, and contribute to ongoing continuous improvement projects across the site.

Benefits

  • £57,750 per annum
  • 22.5 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Additional loyalty holiday entitlement:
    • Earn an extra day’s holiday for every 2 years of service
  • Company pension scheme:
    • Employee contribution: 5%
    • Employer contribution: 3%
  • Fortnightly pay
  • Free onsite parking
  • Company accommodation available where required
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Private GP service
  • Extensive learning & development platform available in multiple languages
  • Free English language training opportunities
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Free will-writing service offered twice yearly
  • Staff engagement initiatives and seasonal prize events

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a range of machinery and equipment
  • Diagnose faults quickly using effective fault-finding techniques and implement efficient repairs
  • Minimise downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with production teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and planned downtime
  • Maintain equipment to optimum operational standards
  • Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modification of new machinery and equipment
  • Manage and maintain critical spare parts inventory, including ordering replacement components
  • Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely and in line with health & safety regulations
  • Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS systems
  • Continuously develop technical knowledge and stay up to date with industry best practices

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, or food processing environment
  • A recognised electrical qualification such as:
    • City & Guilds
    • NVQ Level 3
    • HNC/ONC
    • 18th Edition
    • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Strong electrical skills with mechanical competence
  • PLC fault-finding and diagnostics experience
  • Experience using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
  • A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the business
  • Good English communication skills (minimum B2 level)
  • A strong commitment to health & safety standards
  • The ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a stable, growing, and highly successful business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, and future.

If you are a motivated Multi-Skilled Engineer seeking your next challenge within a progressive manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Sound like the perfect fit? We’d love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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Senior QA Officer (Packaging Manufacturing)

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Senior Quality & Compliance Officer

Location: Leeds
Salary: £45,000 – £47,000 DOE

About the Opportunity

Major Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected packaging manufacturer in Leeds to recruit an experienced Senior Quality & Compliance Officer.

Our client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, they specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for brands across the food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing business operating from modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

We are seeking a proactive and quality-driven professional with strong compliance expertise and experience within a manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive salary package (£45,000 – £47,000 DOE)
  • Monday to Thursday 08:45 – 17:00 and Friday 08:45 – 16:30
  • Early finish every Friday
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate
  • Permanent secure role
  • Genuine long-term progression opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site canteen facilities
  • Staff discount scheme

Role Summary

  • To maintain and monitor where appropriate, our quality and compliance Systems. You will have an impact on plant performance, improving print, manufacturing and quality metrics and ensuring we always remain compliant. An excellent knowledge of BRC packaging standards V7 or above and conducting internal audits is essential in this role to ensure customer service excellence. Record keeping and maintenance of supplier standards.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

  • Ensure our compliance to BRC and ISO accreditation requirements
  • Customer focused – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers; gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
  • Drive for Results – constantly and consistently reducing quality complaints & time to respond; pushes oneself and other for best results. Ensuring non-conformances raised during internal and external audits are logged, managed, actioned, closed and action effectiveness is monitored
  • Problem solving – uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer.
  • Aligns employees with the objectives of implementation and improvement results focused at plant level
  • Provides system expertise to plant management and personnel
  • Drives improvement that helps support and deliver the plants planned results
  • Prepare information for quality meetings & host the meeting
  • Completion of monthly quality/complaints analytic reports for senior meetings
  • Be the HARA team leader
  • Be the contact for the pest control contractor, manage visits and issues arising
  • Understand your responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Continuous learning
  • Teamwork
  • Sharing a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Any other duties to meet the needs of the business

Health and Safety

  • Workplace Safety: Ensure all employees understand and follow workplace safety protocols and procedures.
  • Hazard Identification: Regularly identify and report potential hazards in the workplace to prevent accidents.
  • Incident Reporting: reporting and documenting of accidents, injuries, and near-misses.
  • Health and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment to prevent illness and contamination.

Training

  • Skill Development: enhance your skills and knowledge relevant to your role.
  • Soft Skills: communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to improve overall workplace efficiency.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: create a respectful and supportive workplace culture.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

  • Minimum HACCP Level 3. Level 4 preferred
  • Strong knowledge and experience of BRC standards and implementation
  • Lean continuous improvement
  • Clear understanding of manufacturing processes – packaging/print preferred
  • Excellent Communication skills – both report writing and verbal with a strong influence
  • Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people throughout the organisation. Builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact and can deal with volatile situations comfortably.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
  • Problem solver and Proactive thinker.
  • Analytical.
  • Ability to work both efficiently and effectively alone, as well as part of a large and varied team.
  • Flexibility and excellent attention to detail is essential.
  • Knowledge of all MS Packages including Excel and Word.
  • Willingness to learn and a strong desire to develop and grow within the organisation.
  • Enjoy working to deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have experience building relationships and liaising with stakeholders.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to check own work
  • Enthusiastic, committed, and flexible to the demands of a fast-paced business with a significant amount of change.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Creativity
  • Positive Work Ethic
  • Team working skills
  • Possess high regard for
    • Health and Safety in the workplace
    • Quality and Hygiene in the workplace
    • Environmental Awareness

Why Join?

This is your chance to join a company that values its people, supports career progression, and invests in high standards and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to bring your skills to a dynamic production environment, this is the role for you.

How to Apply

Sound like the perfect fit? We’d love to see your CV. Please send us your up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant experience. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days.

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