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Machine Operator

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Major Recruitment are recruiting a Shift Cover Machine Operator (Trainee Shift Cover Operator) to join a prestigious manufacturing company based in Failsworth, Manchester.

Please note this is a shift cover position, the successful candidate will be required to work a weekly rotating shift pattern and must be flexible to cover shifts for sickness and holidays at short notice to meet business needs.

We kindly ask you to please only apply if you are able to work the shift pattern advertised and you are flexible to cover shifts at short notice.

The role would suit candidates with previous production or machine operating experience in any of the following industries;

  • Plastics Manufacturing
  • Extrusion
  • Masterbatch
  • Chemical
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Injection Moulding

Our client is offering excellent training and progression opportunities to become a PMU Operator.

The role is varied and the successful candidate will be fully trained in all aspects of operations such as; raw materials, bagging, robot operating and despatch FLT.

General duties to include but not limited to:

  • Responsible for the movement of materials, finished product and packaging.
  • To ensure that all pallets of finished product are weighed and recorded.
  • To help to ensure that all decanting / relabelling requirements are carried out on time and in line with customer requirements.
  • To ensure that part pallets are used where appropriate.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
  • To ensure good stock rotation.
  • To keep all pallets clearly identified by clear labelling.
  • Re-label and restack finished product as and when required.
  • Accurately book in and out materials using the internal network and to keep stock levels accurate(BB /FV).
  • Responsible for issuing all packaging used to ensure packaging stock is correct at all times
  • Carry out the responsibilities of Despatch/RM FLT drivers from time to time.
  • Help ensure that all decanting / relabelling requirements are carried out on time and in line with customer requirements.
  • To work away ‘reject’ material where appropriate.
  • Ensure that part pallets are used where appropriate.
  • Carrying out daily FLT checks on the equipment in use that day.
  • Promote and ensure that safe working systems and practices are in use at all times.
  • Ensure that you understand the hazards and precautions required for all activities undertaken.
  • Understand and ensure implementation of emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
  • Ensure prompt reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.
  • To liaise with the Team Leader to ensure adequate cover on the shift working system.

A Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable although not essential as full training will be provided.

Working Hours (rotating weekly)

Early Shift Monday to Friday 6am – 2pm

Afternoon Shift Monday to Friday 2pm – 10pm

Night Shift Monday to Friday 10pm – 6am

Plus the potential to work weekends.

Salary: £30,070.62 per annum plus overtime for additional hours worked

Contract Type: Permanent

Company Benefits:

  • Excellent training and progression opportunities
  • Highly competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Dental cover
  • Tusker Car Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme

Interviews: there will be a two stage interview process held direct with our client at their site in Failsworth.

Start Date: ASAP

To apply please submit your most recent CV.

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Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 – Leatherhead

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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – 4-Day Week

Location: West Horsley, Surrey
Salary: up to£29,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days
Working pattern: 8:00am-6:00pm, with one weekday off
Contract: Permanent
Positions available: 2

School Staffing Solutions are supporting a very reputable Day Nursery near Leatherhead, Surrey. We are looking to recruit two qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join this friendly and well-established nursery.

The nursery has been operating successfully for more than 20 years and benefits from excellent staff retention, a supportive working environment and a strong reputation within the local community. Due to increasing demand, the nursery has recently expanded and opened two new classrooms.

The role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

  • Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
  • Support children’s development in line with the EYFS
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
  • Complete observations and contribute to children’s learning records
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Have previous experience working within a nursery setting
  • Understand the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
  • Be caring, reliable and enthusiastic
  • Work well as part of a supportive team

Benefits

  • Salary of £29,000 per annum
  • Four-day working week
  • One weekday off each week
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free lunch
  • Uniform provided
  • Access to a free weekly yoga sessions
  • Supportive management team
  • Established nursery with strong staff retention
  • Opportunities for continued professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent position with a four-day working week.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact amy@school-staff.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Night Hygiene Manager

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We are seeking a highly capable Night Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene operations and ensure that our site is fully compliant, safe, and production-ready every morning. This is a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance across our chilled food manufacturing facility.

About the Role

As Night Hygiene Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our site is cleaned effectively, efficiently, and in line with strict health, safety, and food safety requirements. You’ll manage and develop a dedicated hygiene team, drive continuous improvements in standards and systems, and ensure compliance with external audits and certifications (BRC, ISO, and customer standards).

This role requires a hands-on, motivated leader with a sharp eye for detail and a strong ability to inspire and engage people in a compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership for hygiene operations on the night shift, ensuring the site is clean, safe, and production-ready.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate the hygiene team to deliver exceptional standards, clear objectives, and a positive team culture.
  • Plan and allocate workload for night hygiene staff, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement in hygiene standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all hygiene, food safety, and health & safety regulations, including BRC, ISO, and other industry standards.
  • Maintain and update hygiene schedules, SOPs, and work instructions to meet internal and external audit requirements.
  • Deliver training on chemical handling, safe systems of work, and hygiene best practices for individuals and groups.
  • Take responsibility for waste segregation, recycling, and the delivery of cost-saving initiatives within hygiene and waste management.
  • Manage department budgets effectively, ensuring accurate reporting and driving efficiencies where possible.
  • Conduct risk assessments, enforce safe working practices, and ensure all incidents are investigated with corrective actions implemented.
  • Act as a visible champion for food safety and quality, leading by example during audits, technical visits, and daily operations.
  • Partner with HR and other departments to recruit, retain, and develop staff who align with our company culture and values.
  • Support root cause analysis of non-conformances, ensuring robust corrective and preventative actions are in place.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, experience, and expertise to the role. Ideally you will have:

  • Proven experience managing and leading a hygiene team in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as BRC, ISO, or similar.
  • A track record of improving site hygiene and operational standards.
  • Knowledge of cleaning systems, chemicals, and methodologies in food manufacturing.
  • Experience managing budgets, reporting on spend, and driving cost efficiencies.
  • Background in waste segregation and recycling initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and people management skills, with the ability to train, coach, and motivate staff.
  • Confident IT skills with the ability to use PC-based systems for reporting and planning.

Warehouse Operative – With FLT Counterbalance

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Warehouse Operative / Counterbalance FLT Driver

THIS IS A WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE ROLE WITH ADDTIONAL FLT LICENCE FOR 10/20% of the time

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICAL COUNTER BALANCE LICENSE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY!

The Role

This is primarily a warehouse-based role involving the day-to-day handling, movement, and dispatch of goods. The successful candidate will also support forklift operations when required, therefore a valid Counterbalance FLT licence is essential. We are looking for someone with a great worh ethic and a can do attitude.

This position would suit someone reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch
  • Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently
  • Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck as required
  • Having a great work ethic a can do attitude and be willing to get stuck in to any tasks.
  • Assisting with stock control and inventory management
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
  • Supporting goods-in and goods-out processes
  • Following all company health & safety procedures
  • Working closely with warehouse and logistics teams to meet operational deadlines

Candidate Requirements

  • Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (RTITB, ITSSAR, or equivalent)
  • This predomenatly a warehouse role with additional FLT
  • Previous warehouse or logistics experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Call Kemi on 07976 958028

INDLI

Class 2 HGV Driver

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Class 2 HGV Driver

Exciting Opportunity: HGV Driver – Plant Hire Firm (Haddenham)

We’re looking for a reliable and committed Class 2 HGV Driver to join a well-established plant hire company based in Haddenham.


If you have experience delivering plant equipment and enjoy a structured role with strong earning potential, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business.

Location: Haddenham (commutable from Aylesbury, High Wycombe & Oxford)
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Varied – more details provided upon application
Job Type: Permanent

What’s in it for you?

  • £17.00 – £17.50 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Guaranteed 42.5 hours per week
  • Regular overtime available (average 10+ hours weekly)
  • £700 – £725 basic weekly pay + overtime
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 4% employer / 4% employee pension contribution
  • Salary reviews after probation and training
  • Secure, long-term opportunity with a reputable company

About the Role

This is not a multi-drop role – you’ll be making planned deliveries to construction and customer sites, offering a more structured and manageable working day.

Reporting to the Haddenham depot, your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering and collecting plant equipment and goods across London and the South East
  • Ensuring safe loading, securing, and unloading of equipment in line with best practices
  • Liaising with site teams and customers, maintaining a professional and helpful approach
  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately
  • Maintaining vehicle safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all regulations

What We’re Looking For

  • Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence (C+E advantageous)
  • Digital tachograph card & up-to-date Driver CPC
  • Previous experience delivering plant equipment (highly desirable)
  • Good understanding of safe loading procedures
  • Experience driving in London or busy urban environments
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Reliable, professional, and safety-focused
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends or nights out if required

Why Apply?

  • No multi-drop – less stress, more structured routes
  • Competitive pay with consistent overtime opportunities
  • Join a trusted plant hire business with steady work
  • Be part of a team that values reliability, safety, and professionalism

Apply today, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your application.

INDKD

Complaints Resolution Officer

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Complaints Resolution Officer
Permanent
£35,000 – £36,000
Northampton, Hybrid

Hamilton Woods Associates have been engaged by a renowned social housing provider in Northampton, to recruit to a Housing Complaints Officer on a permanent basis.

The role will require occasional travel into the office, roughly once a month.

Responsibilities of the Complaints Officer:

  • Manging a caseload of complaints
  • Ensuring thorough and consistent investigations into complaints
  • Providing formal written responses
  • Providing clear and ongoing communication with tenants, MPs and stakeholders surrounding the complaints process
  • Collating information and accurately updating systems
  • Recording and following up on complaints
  • Providing analysis and report findings to senior management on complaints and dissatisfaction

Requirements of the Complaints Officer includes:

  • Experience working within complaints
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Basic DBS check

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Connor Lamb – Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. 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 respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

FLT Driver/ Cleaner

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Major Recruitment is looking for a warehouse cleaner with FLT Counterbalance licence.

Monday – Friday 10pm – 6am Nights

WAREHOUSE CLEANING MATERIALS BEDS AND PILLOWS

USE THE FLT TO MOVE THE BAGS OF RUBBISH ONLY

Your licence must be in date

Temp to Perm

MASK AND EAR PROTECTION GIVEN

For more information’s please call 01924205820

INDNS

Senior Process Technologist

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An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Process Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturer This role sits within a close-knit, collaborative technical team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing product trials, supporting production, and mentoring junior technologists, ensuring efficient delivery of products to major UK retailers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage production trials across a range of products
  • Work hands-on in the factory on a daily basis
  • Support troubleshooting and problem-solving in production
  • Mentor and develop junior technologists within the team
  • Ensure smooth progression of products through the NPD gate process
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer timelines and expectations
  • Maintain strong communication with production and technical teams

Key Requirements

Experience & Background

  • Experience in food manufacturing (essential)
  • Strong understanding of NPD processes and product launches
  • Experience working in a factory-based, fast-paced environment

Skills & Attributes

  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive
  • Strong personality with the ability to influence and lead
  • Team-oriented with the ability to build strong working relationships
  • Practical, hands-on approach
  • Willingness to learn and adapt quickly