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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).

Credit Controller

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Credit Controller
£26,000 – £28,000
Full time, Permanent
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Hamilton Woods are working with a West Yorkshire based client that are expanding within their finance team, working across multiple disciplines and functions of Finance.

Responsible for effective and efficient management / monitoring of a portfolio ledger. Minimising aged debt and maximising cash collection whilst developing good working relationships with internal and external customers via phone and email.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Creating and upholding payment procedures and policies that ensure timely payment.
  • Collect payments according to agreed terms, achieve cash collection targets and resolve and minimise overdue debts.
  • Ability to build great relationships with both external customers and internal teams at all levels within the business.
  • Keeping customer retention levels high
  • Reconciling accounts
  • Providing administrative support to finance team
  • Keeping close watch on debtor account balances
  • Reducing debtors’ ‘Days Sales Outstanding’
  • Ensuring the team adhere to credit and collection procedures
  • Customer relations

Skills & Experience:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups)
  • Strong communication skills, capable of building effective, long-term relationships.
  • Demonstrates accountability of customer accounts
  • High attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • The ability to prioritise a heavy workload

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Lettings Administrator

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Lettings Administrator
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 Administrator 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 Administrator 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 Bethan Hall- Director 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

Warehouse Shift Supervisor

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Warehouse Shift Supervisor – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Experience Required:

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

Details & Package:

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

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

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

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

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General Manager

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General Manager

Bali, Indonesia

Food Manufacturing

Major Talent is partnered with a global seafood business in Indonesia. We are currently looking to speak with qualified candidates for a General Manager opening.

As a general manager, you will oversee sourcing and manufacturing operations, driving yield, productivity and cost improvements while ensuring food safety, quality, traceability, sustainability, and customer requirements are consistently met. You will be responsible for a team of supply chain, quality, lab and administration staff.

Responsibilities of a General Manager

  • Develop and execute the Company’s strategic plans, business objectives, and annual budgets in alignment with company goals and business priorities.
  • Provide leadership and ensure effective performance of all managerial and functional areas to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Drive overall business performance by monitoring revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee key business functions and multiple business entities.
  • Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities, partnerships, investments, and growth initiatives to support long-term business expansion and sustainability.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and internal control systems.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Company Management, customers, suppliers, government authorities, and financial institutions.
  • Represent the Company in strategic meetings, audits, negotiations, and external business engagements.
  • Lead sourcing and procurement activities to ensure adequate raw material supply, quality, and cost competitiveness.
  • Drive manufacturing performance through yield improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, traceability, sustainability, and customer requirements.

Experience/ Skills Required to be a General Manager

  • Bachelor’s degree in any related field; Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
  • Progressive leadership experience in a complex and dynamic business environment.
  • Experience in a senior management or general management role with full accountability for business performance.
  • Strong business acumen with solid understanding of core business functions, including operations, finance, supply chain, and organizational management.
  • Proven record of accomplishment in driving business growth, profitability, and operational excellence and organizational performance.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in managing cross-functional teams and complex organisational structures.
  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, decision-making and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward.

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General Machinist (Workshop)

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Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our highly professional and expanding Wednesbury client, who are seeking a General Machinist to join their successful engineering workshop.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4:30pm & Friday 7am to 1:00pm (30mins. Lunch break).

Duties and tasks will include:

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling, measurement & inspection, working to specifications, soldering, etc.
  • Assisting with off-loading & booking-in raw materials
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
  • Continuous improvement jobs
  • Working within a quality system to ISO 9001:2015
  • Working to job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications
  • Work within the quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations.
  • Have input to potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided.
  • Prepare the work area and equipment.
  • Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions.
  • Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation.
  • Carry out the engineering activities in line with their job role.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Be an exceptional team-player & good communicator
  • Display a good work ethic
  • Be capable of working swiftly in a safe & proficient manner
  • Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative
  • Be reliable, honest and responsible, with great attendance and timekeeping
  • Have a flexible approach to tasks undertaken
  • Have excellent standards and good attention to detail

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Cleaning Operative

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

The Role

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 06:00-14:00

Please apply with your CV

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Health & Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Health & Safety across all six sites

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

  • Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections

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

  • Provide practical guidance to managers and employees

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation

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

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

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

About You

  • NEBOSH qualified – essential

  • At least five years’ professional Health & Safety experience

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

  • Experience supporting a large or multi-site business

  • Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

  • Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations

  • Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments

  • Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level

Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm

  • Friday: 8.00am-2.30pm/3.00pm

  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Company pension

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employee discounts and wellbeing services

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

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

Machine Cleaner / Trainee Engineer

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

The Role

  • Cleaning and maintaining machinery to a high standard

  • Carrying out general machine cleaning and basic maintenance tasks

  • Working safely and following workplace procedures

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

About You

  • Some mechanical experience would be an advantage

  • Practical, hands-on approach

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking

  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

  • No formal engineering qualification is required to apply

Fantastic Training Opportunity

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

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

  • Engineer

  • Electrician

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

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

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

Please apply with your CV

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Manufacturing Lead – Full Time

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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Lead to join our client team on a full-time basis

Working Monday to Friday 6am to 2:15pm

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are consistently met.

Leadership & People Development

  • Support the Shift Manager in leading and coordinating manufacturing teams during assigned shifts.
  • Take responsibility for agreed areas of the shift operation, building confidence and experience in a leadership capacity.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to operators and production team members.
  • Assist with training, onboarding, and development of team members.
  • Develop effective communication and leadership skills through regular interaction with colleagues across all levels.
  • Support the creation of a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture.
  • Gain experience in managing performance, attendance, conduct, and employee development, with appropriate support from the Shift Manager.

Shift & Production Management

  • Support the Shift Manager in achieving production plans, targets, and customer requirements.
  • Assist with coordinating staffing, resources, and workflow to maximise productivity.
  • Lead shift start-up meetings and team communications when required, with the aim of progressively taking greater ownership of shift communication.
  • Monitor production performance and identify issues that may affect output, quality, or delivery.
  • Support the effective handover of information between shifts.
  • Develop an understanding of production planning, prioritisation, and resource management.
  • Take increasing responsibility for managing day-to-day operational issues as experience and capability develop.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Identify and respond to production, quality, equipment, and staffing issues.
  • Develop structured problem-solving and decision-making skills by working alongside the Shift Manager and relevant departments.
  • Investigate production issues and process deviations and support the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Escalate significant issues appropriately while developing the confidence to make effective operational decisions within agreed responsibilities.
  • Learn to assess operational priorities and balance production requirements with safety, quality, people, and cost considerations.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure team members follow company policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
  • Support the Shift Manager in maintaining compliance with health and safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
  • Assist with investigations into incidents, quality concerns, and process deviations.
  • Encourage team members to maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, quality, and operational discipline.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the standards and responsibilities expected of a Shift Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

· Make Health and Safety a priority and take accountability for the safety of yourself and others including wearing appropriate PPE and following all Health and Safety procedures and guidelines.

· Support John Cotton Group with the on-going efforts to minimise its impact on the environment.

· Live up to the company values, vision and mission statements.

· Challenging others on the above areas if problems are identified.

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience.

Please Apply with your CV

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