31 jobs found in wigan

Job Title:            Machine Operator Location:            Wigan (WN6) Salary:               £13.27 per hour Shifts:                Monday- Friday 07:00- 15:00 Contract:            Temporary- Permanent The Company Our client a medium size family run business with over 30 years experience of supplying specialist high quality metals is looking to recruit a Machine Operator who can be mentored by an experienced team in various skills, as below As a Machine Operator your duties will be: Carry out general warehouse duties within a busy steel stockholding environment Operate band saws and circular saws (full training provided) Learn to use CNC milling machines Support metal finishing processes Assist with packing and preparing customer orders Load and unload vehicles as stock arrives Check, measure, and inspect incoming and stored stock Maintain accurate stock control records Complete routine quality checks Receive training in the safe use of overhead cranes and slings Learn to...

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a Sub Agent to help deliver water schemes in Wigan, with an immediate start available. Sub Agent Responsibilities: * Toolbox talks * Client liaison * Health and safety compliance * Ordering materials * Supporting the Site Agent with day-to-day site operations * Supervising subcontractors and site teams * Ensuring works are delivered on programme and to specification * Managing site documentation, RAMS, and permits * Overseeing quality control and as-built records Sub Agent Requirements: * Black or Gold CSCS * SMSTS or SSSTS * Previous experience working on water treatment or water infrastructure schemes * Strong civil engineering background * IT literate * Full UK driving licence The next steps to apply for the role! Click the apply button and send your CV

General Teaching Assistant (Year 2) Location: Wigan Salary: £93 - £100 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Academic Year) About the Role Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school community in Wigan. This full-time position is scheduled to start in September 2026 and will run for the full academic year. You will be based in a lovely Year 2 classroom, supporting the class teacher in preparing these young learners for the transition from Key Stage 1. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced TA or a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Provide general classroom support to the Year 2 teacher, helping to manage daily routines and resources. Work with small groups of pupils to boost their progress in reading, writing, and phonics (Sats preparation...

PPA Cover Teacher Location: Wigan Salary: £150 - £210 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: September 2026 / Ongoing About the Role Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an adaptable, enthusiastic, and reliable Primary School Teacher to join a welcoming one-form entry primary school in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking for regular work with a brilliant work-life balance, taking on a crucial PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) cover role. As a PPA Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across various year groups from EYFS up to Key Stage 2. This role allows you to focus purely on what you love most-teaching and engaging with pupils-without the added pressure of full-class planning, parents' evenings, or data tracking. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups (EYFS, KS1, and KS2). Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment. Adapt teaching methods...

Ready to elevate your skills? We're looking for talented forklift operators who want more than just a job-they want a future. If you're safety-driven, precise, and ready to move big things, we've got the perfect opportunity for you. Let's lift your career to new heights!" Job title: FLT Hybrid role Job type: Temporary - ongoing Location: Spring Road, Wigan, WN5 0LB Shifts: Monday to Friday: Double days: 05:50 AM - 13:50 PM and 13:50 PM - 21:50 PM (Weekly rotational) Nights: 21:50 PM - 05:50AM Fridays: 05:30-12:30, 12:30-19:30, 19:30-02:30 Pay Rate: £16.83 Client Overview: Our client is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. They manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands. Requirements: Minimum 6 months of experience in operating a forklift truck is mandatory...

Location: Wigan Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate Job Type: Temporary We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Finishing Foreman to join a busy residential housing development in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an established and growing contractor on a well-managed new build housing site. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the final stages of the build programme, ensuring all homes are completed to a high standard, within programme deadlines, and ready for customer handover and NHBC inspections. We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and previous experience delivering quality finishing works on volume housing developments. Candidates with a joinery or multi-skilled trades background would be highly desirable due to the hands-on nature of the role, although this is not essential. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all finishing trades across multiple plots Ensure...

Meridian are currently looking for Electrician Mates for an immediate start on Wigan & Leigh College. The project is due for completion December 2026. Main duties will be to assist electricians on site with power, wiring and lighting. Electrician Mates will also be responsible for the installation of Dado Trunking, sockets and lights. £14.24 + £1.72 Holiday Pay Per Hour (Method of Payment PAYE Only) 5 Months Duration 38 Hours Per Week On-Site Parking If you are available for an immediate start please apply to the advert with a copy of your CV or alternatively contact the M&E Department on (phone number removed). "Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

Accounts Assistant |£13.50 - £15.00 per hour |Short-term contract initially 4 weeks | Potential to extend up to 6 months+ Our client is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team to cover illness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation and processing experience looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced finance environment. Working alongside an experienced team member, the successful candidate will support key accounting processes, focusing primarily on reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration tasks.  Key Responsibilities Processing and reconciling invoices on a weekly basis Updating and reconciling property sales income records Assisting with cost of sales calculations and related financial records Calculating and posting monthly handovers and disposals journals Reconciling fixed asset and general ledger information Supporting monthly reconciliations of...

KS1 Teaching Assistant Required Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive primary school environment? Exclusive Education is currently recruiting for a KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the Wigan area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children’s learning and development while working alongside an experienced and supportive education team. Role Details * Position: KS1 Teaching Assistant * Location: Wigan * Start Date: ASAP * Contract: Ongoing * Hours: Full-time (5 days per week) – part-time applications will also be considered The Ideal Candidate Will: * Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (NCFE, CACHE, NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) * Have recent experience working within KS1 in the last 2 years * Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and assessment frameworks * Have experience within Early Years, KS1 or KS2...

HLTA Required – Wigan Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a HLTA to work in a primary school in the Wigan area. This role is full time to cover from Reception Class to Year 6. It is to start from 1/06 until the end of the academic year and then potential full time. The ideal candidate will be a qualified HLTA or ECT, and have previous experience in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or 2. Be confident undertaking all curriculums, and leading small group intervention sessions. In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; * Hold a HLTA teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) * Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident * Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years * Excellent knowledge of the full curriculum and assessment frameworks * Previous HLTA EYFS through to KS2 experience * Two references working with children * Hold a current DBS that is registered...

Drama Teacher Required Salary/ Rate: £140-£240 per day depending on experience Exclusive Education are looking to appoint an Drama Teacher to work in a secondary school in Wigan. The role will start in September on an on-going basis. They are looking for a teacher to take over the class and demonstrate outstanding teaching. Working in a friendly, lively and vibrant school. The School are looking at taking on either an NQT or a Qualified Drama Teacher for this role as long as the ideal candidate is able to implement strong behaviour management strategies whilst adhering to school policies. Previous teaching experience is desirable. In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria; * Hold a relevant teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE, B.Ed. or a BA Hons * Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident * Have previous experience of working with children * Previous Drama teaching experience * Delivering lessons...

Probation Officer – Full Time Location: HMP Forest Bank & HMP Hindley Contract: Full Time Rate: £28.63 ltd per hour (umbrella rate) or equivalent of £21.75 PAYE per hour We are seeking a motivated and committed Probation Officer to work across both HMP Forest Bank and HMP Hindley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to work within a custodial environment, supporting offender management and public protection while contributing to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of offenders within the prison setting Completing high-quality OASys assessments and sentence planning documentation Undertaking public protection checks and risk management activity Liaising effectively with prison staff, external agencies, and community offender managers Contributing to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) where required Supporting offenders to address offending behaviour and prepare for releaseEssential...

Total require x2 Electricians in Wigan for 2 weeks. Glanding work on armored cables . Must have the following: * Gold ECS, orange PPE & tools. * Must have IPAF * Contact details for on-site reference * Valid RTW

SEN EYFS Teacher Required Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a nurturing and enthusiastic SEN EYFS Teacher to work within an SEN school in the North West. This SEN EYFS Teacher role is full-time ideally, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The ideal SEN EYFS Teacher will have previous experience supporting children within Early Years and Special Educational Needs settings, including pupils with Autism, speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays. The successful Teacher will be passionate about supporting early learning and creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. Key Responsibilities of the SEN EYFS Teacher: * Plan and deliver engaging Early Years lessons tailored to pupils with Special Educational Needs * Support pupils’ communication, social, emotional, and developmental needs through structured play and learning activities * Adapt teaching strategies and...

SEN Teacher Required Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in the North West. This SEN Teacher role is full-time ideally, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The ideal SEN Teacher will have previous experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs including Autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioural needs. The successful Teacher will be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities of the SEN Teacher: * Develop and adapt Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet pupils’ individual learning needs * Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with Special Educational Needs as an effective SEN Teacher * Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development across all areas of...

SEN Teacher Required Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in the North West. This SEN Teacher role is full-time ideally, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The ideal SEN Teacher will have previous experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs including Autism, developmental disabilities, and behavioural needs. The successful Teacher will be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities of the SEN Teacher: * Develop and adapt Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet pupils’ individual learning needs * Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with Special Educational Needs as an effective SEN Teacher * Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development across all areas of...

Job Advertisement: Learning Mentor Location: Warrington Salary: £95 The Role: We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Mentor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting students in their academic and personal growth. As a Learning Mentor you will work closely with teachers and other staff members to provide individualised support to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities: * Provide one-on-one or small group support to students who require additional help with learning. * Offer emotional and pastoral support to students to improve their confidence and self-esteem. * Help students with organisational skills, study techniques, and goal setting. * Support students with specific learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs). * Foster a positive and inclusive school culture. * Work closely with teachers and parents to track and...

SEN Teaching Assistant Required Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Exclusive Education is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 at a school in Wigan. This Teaching Assistant role is full-time ideally but part time hours will be considered. The ideal candidate for the Teaching Assistant position will have previous experience working with children with Autism and challenging behaviour. Key Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant: * Support pupils with Autism and other Special Educational Needs to access the curriculum and engage in learning * Assist in managing challenging behaviours using appropriate strategies and interventions * Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised learning support as a proactive Teaching Assistant * Implement behaviour management plans and support positive behaviour throughout the school...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Required Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week Exclusive Education is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 at a school in Wigan. This HLTA role is full-time ideally, although part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate. The ideal candidate for the HLTA position will have previous experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs and be confident delivering lessons and interventions across the curriculum. Key Responsibilities of the HLTA: * Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 to access learning and achieve their full potential * Deliver planned lessons and targeted interventions in the absence of the class teacher * Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality learning support as a proactive HLTA * Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and additional learning...

Job Title: Tutors for Non-School Attenders Location: Home-based, libraries, or local centres across the North West Working Hours: Flexible days and hours between Monday to Friday – 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. You pick your hours and days of work. Role Overview: We are looking for dedicated and passionate tutors to join our team. As part of our service, you will be working directly with students in their homes, local libraries, or community centres, helping them access education outside of the traditional school setting. You will play a vital role in delivering engaging and effective lessons, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment as a tutor who makes a real difference. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver one-on-one tuition to students who are unable to attend school * Plan and implement tailored learning programs based on individual student needs and abilities * Provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment * Monitor student progress and provide...