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Accounts Assistant

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Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time offered | Permanent | Hybrid options

Are you looking to develop your accountancy career with an established and growing firm?

An exciting opportunity is available for an Accounts Assistant to join a supportive and growing team. You’ll work with a varied portfolio of SME clients while developing your technical skills and building strong client relationships.

The Role

  • Work with a varied range of SME clients
  • Prepare accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
  • Prepare management accounts
  • Prepare corporate and personal tax returns
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards
  • Communicate with clients and HMRC
  • Liaise with colleagues to provide a coordinated service
  • Maintain regular client contact and deliver a proactive service

About You

  • At least 2 years’ experience in an accounting practice
  • Experience preparing FRS102 Section 1A company accounts, partnership and sole trader accounts
  • Part-qualified or qualified by experience
  • Corporation and personal tax experience is desirable
  • Strong technical and IT skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Organised, adaptable and commercially minded
  • A strong team player with a commitment to excellent client service

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Workplace pension and 3 x life cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
  • Client and staff referral bonuses
  • Regular one-to-one development meetings
  • Opportunities to participate in wellbeing and ESG initiatives

If you’re looking for your next step in accountancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Major Recruitment at 01224 454 070 or ashleyfoget@major-recruitment.com to find out more!

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Senior Accountant

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Role: Accounts Senior
Location: Dunfermline
Working Arrangement: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid options

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join its supportive team. This is a great opportunity for a recently or newly qualified accountant to manage a varied portfolio of SME clients while developing their technical and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of SME clients
  • Prepare accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Prepare management accounts
  • Draft personal and corporation tax computations
  • Maintain regular client contact and provide a proactive service
  • Liaise with clients, HMRC and internal teams
  • Support managers and partners with ad hoc assignments
  • Keep up to date with accounting and tax legislation

About You

  • Newly or recently qualified accountant with 3+ years’ practice experience
  • Experience preparing sole trader and FRS 102 limited company accounts
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication and IT skills
  • Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
  • Committed to delivering excellent client service

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Career development and training
  • Workplace pension and 3 x life cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
  • Referral bonuses
  • Regular one-to-one development meetings
  • Opportunities to get involved in wellbeing and ESG initiatives

Apply now to take the next step in your accountancy career.

Contact Major Recruitment at 01224 454 070 or ashleyfoget@major-recruitment.com to find out more!

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Supervisor/Senior Technician – 11-33kV Substations

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Supervisor/Senior Technician – 11-33kV Substations

Location: Colchester Depot
Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card
Start Date: September / October 2026
Interviews: Taking place next week
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Senior Technician to join an established team based from their Colchester depot, supporting a major portfolio of electricity transmission and distribution projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background and hands-on substation experience, ideally within the 11kV-33kV environment.

You will be working for one of the UK’s busiest T&D clients, delivering critical electrical infrastructure projects and playing an important role in the safe and efficient delivery of works on site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate electrical works across substation and T&D projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and support to site teams and subcontractors.
  • Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
  • Monitor installation, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Carry out inspections and ensure works comply with relevant standards and procedures.
  • Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers and client representatives.
  • Assist with planning, sequencing and coordination of site activities.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues on site.
  • Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
  • Provide hands-on technical support where required.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Strong electrical experience, ideally within T&D, utilities or electrical infrastructure.
  • Previous substation experience.
  • Experience working across 11kV-33kV systems would be highly advantageous.
  • Previous experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Senior Technician, Senior Electrician or similar.
  • A good understanding of electrical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning.
  • The ability to supervise teams while remaining technically hands-on.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A safety-first approach and the ability to work effectively within a site environment.
  • The flexibility to travel to project sites when required.

What’s on Offer

  • £50,000 – £58,000 salary, depending on experience.
  • Company van.
  • Fuel card.
  • Permanent position.
  • Based from the Colchester depot.
  • Opportunity to work on major UK T&D infrastructure projects.
  • September / October start.
  • Interviews taking place next week.

If you’re an experienced electrical professional with 11kV-33kV and substation experience and you’re looking for your next step into a Senior Technician / Supervisor position, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a high-volume T&D operation working on some of the UK’s most important electricity infrastructure.

FLT COUNTERBALANCE DRIVER

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We are currently recruiting for an FLT Counterbalance Driver to join our client team in Mirfield.

⏰ Shift Pattern

Week 1: 6:15am – 2:15pm
Week 2: 2:15pm – 10:15pm

The Role

  • Counterbalance FLT driving
  • Working within a busy warehouse/industrial environment
  • Loading and unloading materials
  • General warehouse duties as required
  • Working as part of a team

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence
  • Previous FLT experience preferred
  • Reliable and hardworking
  • Good attitude and strong work ethic

Pay: £12.97 per hour

Apply today

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School Business Manager

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School Business Manager

  • Location: Redhill, Surrey
  • Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Salary: Up to £59,000 dependant on experience

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. As part of their growth strategy, they recently opened our brand-new school in Redhill, Surrey in September 2025 and we are looking for a School Business Manager to join the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team in a dynamic and growing school environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of support services, driving continual improvement, and delivering excellent outcomes for the students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Take a proactive role in the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the effective operation of key support functions including Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, Site Maintenance, Health & Safety, Housekeeping, and Catering.
  • Budget & Resource Management: Oversee delegated budgets, resources, and financial systems to ensure financial sustainability. Manage budget preparation and financial reporting.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure the school’s operations meet all legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements. Maintain standards in line with current inspection frameworks.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of action plans aimed at improving service delivery, ensuring the school remains financially sound and compliant.
  • Team Management: Lead and manage staff across multiple departments, driving performance through effective supervision, training, and personal development.

About You:

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and standards for education
  • Knowledge of current inspection frameworks used by regulatory and statutory bodies.
  • Safeguarding and legislative procedures when working with children and young people
  • Management and knowledge of EBITDA, financial systems, processes and budget preparation.
  • Excellent communication skills with a range of internal and external people, verbally and in writing
  • Knowledge and experience of recruitment, human resources and employee relations
  • Ability to form and promote positive relationships with and between young people, employees, parents and representatives of outside agencies
  • Ability to define high, appropriate and attainable standards, and achieve them
  • Effective team leadership and management
  • Ability to assess situations accurately, resolve problems effectively and take decisions
  • Previous School Business Manager experience preferred
  • A keen willingness to learn and an enthusiasm to be involved in all aspects of school life.
  • A supportive, approachable, flexible and solution focused mindset.
  • Previous experience of working in a similar setting is advantageous but not a requirement. You must though be dedicated to understanding and learning about Autism and a range of special education needs.

What’s on Offer:

  • Training & Development: Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities.
  • Employee Benefits: Save on everyday essentials with Perkbox; access to a UK Health Cash Plan and 24/7 GP services for you and your household.
  • Wellbeing Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Referral Bonus: Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000!

How to Apply:
To apply for the School Business Manager role, please send your CV to amy@school-staff.co.uk or hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch!

School Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

Machine Operator

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Major Recruitment is looking for a Machine Operator’s to work for our client based in Mirfield.

You will be working rotating shift.

Week one 6:15am to 2:12pm

Week two: 2:15pm to 10:15pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and prepare production line equipment for operation
  • Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments as necessary
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform basic maintenance tasks
  • Monitor quality control measures and make adjustments to ensure product quality
  • Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
  • Complete production reports and maintain accurate records
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

Temp to Perm for the right candidates.

Please apply with your CV.

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National Account Executive

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As a National Account Executive, you will support the management and growth of key customers within the Convenience and Discount channels. Working closely with the Senior National Account Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day account activities, ensuring excellent customer execution, strong commercial performance, and effective delivery of business objectives.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to major retail customers, branded and Retailer Own Brand products, and develop the commercial skills required for progression into a National Account Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in delivering profitable growth and strengthening customer partnerships by:

  • Driving volume and value growth across assigned accounts through effective relationship management and execution of commercial plans.
  • Monitoring account performance against agreed targets, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Managing customer budgets, including trade spend, to support profitable growth and business development initiatives.
  • Supporting the Senior National Account Manager in creating and implementing strategic customer plans.
  • Producing clear and concise performance reports, highlighting key sales, distribution, and market trends.
  • Conducting regular store visits and market reviews to assess execution standards and identify new opportunities.
  • Working closely with the Category team to develop insight-led recommendations that improve customer performance.
  • Leading the day-to-day operational management of assigned accounts, including forecasting, promotional planning, service levels, and customer execution.
  • Supporting projects across both branded and Retailer Own Brand portfolios.
  • Providing account support and cover for the Senior National Account Manager when required.
  • Contributing accurate customer forecasts and performance data for the annual budgeting process.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Experience within FMCG, food, retail, or foodservice environments.
  • A commercially focused mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders through clear communication and well-founded recommendations.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret customer, market, and sales data using tools such as Kantar, IRI, and Nielsen.
  • Experience using data and insights to support sales growth, profitability, trade spend management, and business performance.
  • Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the confidence to present findings in a customer-focused format.
  • Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with pricing, promotional activity, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers at all levels.
  • A proactive, organised approach with a commitment to delivering high standards and continuous improvement.

Lettings Assistant

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Lettings Assistant
Kirklees/ Hybrid

37 hours pw
£28,000 per annum

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Kirklees, to recruit for a Lettings Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Two days a week will be required in their Kirklees office, with three days working from home.

Responsibilities of the Lettings Assistant include:

  • Providing a professional administration support service for the lettings team across all tenures
  • Dealing with customer enquiries
  • Assisting with the administration of Right to Buy, Right to Acquire, resale and staircasing enquiries
  • Marketing and advertising properties through Local Authority choice based lettings platforms and Right Move
  • Assisting with the advertising, shortlisting and letting of properties
  • Creating sign up packs
  • Completing reference checks on tenants
  • Diarising viewings for Lettings Officers
  • Assisting the team to achieve high levels of sustainable lettings
  • Ensuring customer sustain their tenancies for as long as possible


To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Davina Simon – Delivery Consultant at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please consider your application unsuccessful

HGV Class 1 Driver (Immediate start)

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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:

  • 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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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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