51 jobs found in Knaresborough

This is a General Operative role where you’ll be part of the engine room of food production - keeping operations moving, supporting high daily output, and building practical skills that can open the door to long-term manufacturing careers.  If you want steady work, full training, and the chance to develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced production environment, this opportunity puts you right at the heart of a growing food manufacturing operation.  What’s in it for you Starting pay of £12.71 per hour with opportunities for skill-based pay increases Full on-the-job training on production equipment and manufacturing processes Temp-to-perm opportunity after 26 weeks for long-term stability Free on-site parking and easy access via local transport routes Opportunity to gain skills in meat production, equipment operation, and food safety Clear progression opportunities as skills and responsibilities grow Your responsibilities as General Operative Support production across multiple...

IMH Recruitment are seeking experienced Vehicle Technicians to join our client's Fleet Services in Leeds, LS9. You’ll be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining the fleet of commercial and specialist vehicles to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with statutory regulations and policies. Duties: * Diagnose and repair faults on a wide range of vehicles and specialist equipment. * Carry out inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs in line with standards. * Use specialist tools and equipment correctly and safely. * Complete all job-related paperwork and system entries accurately. * Report additional defects or preventive maintenance needs as required. * Follow all health and safety procedures, including when working on site. * Meet agreed repair and service times. Requirements: * City & Guilds 4101 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent). * Proven experience in servicing and repairing commercial...

Are you physically fit, reliable, and ready to take on a hands-on, industrial role? We are seeking motivated individuals to join a leading international manufacturing company as Furnace Operators. This is a physically demanding role that requires strength, endurance and attention to safety. As a key member of the factory team, you will be involved in: * Operating and monitoring industrial furnaces in a manufacturing environment. * Loading and unloading heavy materials and products. * Ensuring all products meet stringent quality standards and customer timelines. * Adhering to health and safety regulations. * Full training will be provided to help you excel in your role. What We're Looking For: * Familiarity with machine operations and factory settings. * Good physical strength and stamina – this role involves heavy lifting and standing for long periods * Willingness to work in high-temperature environments. * Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and...

Randstad are working with a leading UK Facilities Management provider who is seeking an experienced Hard Services Manager to join their estates team. This role is focused on delivering high-quality, best-value maintenance services while driving a sustainable approach to estates management and providing technical leadership to a multi-discipline team. Package Competitive rate between £30 - £35 per hour (depending on experience) Working Hours: 9am - 5pm, 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday Position Type: Temporary with opportunity for permanent Duties Maintains full ownership of Building and Asset Maintenance KPIs to ensure all service levels are met and contract penalties are avoided. Leads a multi-discipline team of maintenance engineers and provides the technical guidance needed to resolve complex plant faults. Manages specialist supply chain partners, including market-testing for best value and ensuring work meets quality and cost standards. Coordinates unplanned...

Machine Operator – Night Shift Location: Glusburn Pay Rate: £13.98 per hour Shift Pattern: * Monday to Wednesday: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am * Thursday: 6:00 pm – 5:00 am Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a busy manufacturing business based in Glusburn on a night shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking individual looking for ongoing work within a production environment. Key Responsibilities: * Operating production machinery safely and efficiently * Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults * Ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality standards * Carrying out basic machine adjustments where required * Maintaining a clean and organised work area * Following health and safety procedures at all times * Supporting the wider production team as needed Candidate Requirements: * Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience is...

Job Title: Function Testing Operative Location: Outskirts of Keighley Job Type: Full Time (Temporary to Permanent) Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Start Date: Immediate start available The Role We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Keighley, who are looking to add a Function Testing Operative to their team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with previous machine operating experience and a strong mechanical aptitude. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing machinery and ensuring products meet required quality and performance standards. Key Responsibilities * Operating and function testing machinery and equipment * Ensuring all products meet quality and performance standards * Identifying faults and reporting any issues * Carrying out basic mechanical adjustments when required * Maintaining a clean and safe...

Job Specification Position: Soldering Operative Hours: 37.5 per week Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing Salary: £13ph plus holiday pay Job Purpose: To carry out soldering and basic assembly duties to a high standard, ensuring components and assemblies meet quality specifications. This role is ideal for a reliable and detail-oriented individual with proven experience in soldering who is seeking consistent work with steady hours. Key Responsibilities: * Perform accurate and efficient soldering of components according to company standards. * Undertake basic assembly tasks as required. * Inspect work to ensure high-quality standards are consistently met. * Follow health and safety procedures at all times. * Maintain a clean and organized work area. * Report any issues or defects to the supervisor promptly. Required Skills & Experience: * Proven, recent soldering experience is essential. * Ability to carry...

The Role - Day to Day Machine Operation: Set up and run industrial embroidery machines (ideally Barudan or similar), ensuring all jobs are executed to specification Machine Setup: Select and load the correct threads, needles, and bobbins for each job Framing & Hooping: Precisely hoop and frame garments and textiles to guarantee accurate alignment and design placement Production Monitoring: Continuously oversee machine performance, adjusting tensions and troubleshooting thread breaks, needle issues, or birdnesting Quality Control: Proactively monitor output, identifying and correcting faults before products leave your station Maintenance: Carry out basic machine upkeep including threading, needle changes, and daily cleaning/oiling Finishing: Complete final product preparation including trimming backings, steaming, and folding finished items What We're Looking For Experience: Proven track record working with industrial/commercial embroidery machinery (minimum 1 year...

Assembly Operatives £13.00 per hour, weekly pay and accrued holiday pay Holmfirth, HD9 Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4.45pm Concept Recruitment are delighted to be working with our Honley based sheet metal fabrication client to recruit Assembly Operatives on a temporary ongoing basis. Duties will include: * Assembling metal parts using tools like drills, riveters, screws, bolts etc. * Inspecting parts for defects and ensuring quality standards are met * Packaging finished products for shipping You will need: * Basic mechanical skills and ability to use hand/power tools * Attention to detail and quality control awareness * Ability to read technical drawings and follow works instructions * Physical stamina (standing, lifting, repetitive tasks) * Teamwork and communication skills, and also able to work using their own initiative. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, please click “Apply” now and a member of the team will be in touch. Concept Recruitment...

IMH Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for our client based in Barnsley (S71). You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the Council’s municipal fleet, ensuring all work meets required legal and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out planned maintenance, inspections, and repairs on municipal vehicles * Diagnose faults using specialist equipment and present findings * Ensure all work complies with health & safety and regulatory standards * Provide advice and guidance on vehicle maintenance and repairs * Undertake physically demanding repair work * Liaise with internal teams, stakeholders, and the public * Support service improvement and contribute to policy development * Complete all relevant documentation and reports Requirements: * Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification * Cat C & D1 driving licences * DCPC card and digital tachograph card * Experience in vehicle maintenance,...

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Contract – Initial 6 Months Safran | Burnley, Lancashire Morson are currently recruiting a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to join the reliability maintenance engineering team at Safran in Burnley. This is an initial 6‑month contract supporting a complex, safety‑critical aerospace manufacturing environment.  The Role Working as part of a site‑based reliability team, you will support onsite production by delivering both planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdown support across a range of manufacturing equipment. You will be expected to work proactively, using structured fault‑finding techniques to resolve issues safely and effectively, while also identifying opportunities to reduce repeat failures and improve overall equipment reliability. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance activities Responding to machine breakdowns and applying safe fault‑finding and repair techniques...

General & Production Operatives April 2026 Start Dates! Area - Littleborough (Rochdale) Hourly Rate - £12.71 per hour Hours Of Work-  Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm Contract -Temp to Perm Opportunity On behalf of our client based in Littleborough, we are currently recruiting several General & Production Operatives to join their growing manufacturing team for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing and reputable company in the Rochdale area that truly values its workforce. The company offers a positive working environment, invests in training and development, and provides genuine opportunities for permanent contracts for the right candidates. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Sanding and finishing products Assembly work using a range of handheld tools Light machine operation (full training provided) Operating machinery and equipment safely and effectively Carrying out manual and physical...

Quality Officer (12 month maternity cover) Darlington | On‑site (5 days per week) | £26,500 - £34,500 About the Role CPI is seeking a Quality Officer to join our on‑site quality team in Darlington, supporting the delivery and ongoing maintenance of the GMP Quality Management System. This role has arisen due to maternity cover within the team and is ideally suited to someone with an existing GMP background who understands how quality systems operate in practice. While this is not a senior QA role, it does require confidence working within a QMS‑driven environment, including document management, supplier quality, and quality performance monitoring. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and wider operations teams, helping ensure that CPI's quality systems remain robust, compliant, and effective in a busy GMP environment. What You'll Be Responsible For: GMP Quality System Support Support the maintenance and effective operation of the site Quality Management System...

Lead and supervise packing line operatives during daily operations • Ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety • Coordinate with departments including Lairage, Evisceration, Portions and Quality • Train and support team members to improve performance and skills • Maintain accurate production records and report operational issues Qualifications Required • Previous Team Leader / Supervisor experience in production or food manufacturing • Strong leadership and communication skills • Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety and health & safety standards • Ability to motivate teams and manage workflow in a busy environment

We are currently recruiting Assembly Line Operators to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is a temporary position, however for the right candidates there is a strong possibility of a permanent contract. Shift Options & Pay Rates: * Days: 6:00am – 2:00pm – £13.06 per hour * Back Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm – £13.50 per hour * Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am – £14.20 per hour Early Finish on Friday Key Responsibilities: * Operating machinery and equipment on the production line * Assembling products according to company standards * Ensuring quality and safety procedures are followed * Maintaining a clean and organised working area * Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets Requirements: * Previous manufacturing or assembly experience * Good attention to detail * Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment * Reliability and...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Position: Vehicle Technician Rate: £23.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30 + Saturdays & Overtime available CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £23.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal...

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN Position: Vehicle Technician Rate: £23.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30 + Saturdays & Overtime available CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is £23.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal...

We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operatives / Litter Pickers to join our team working along motorway networks in the Rotherham and Sheffield areas. This is a night-based role, helping to maintain cleanliness and safety on key transport routes. You will be working as part of a 3-person team, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently and safely in a coordinated manner. Requirements (Essential) Valid CSCS Card Brush Cutter / Strimmer Certification Ability to work night shifts and in outdoor conditionsDesirable (Not Essential but Advantageous) Safety Critical Medical Highway PassportTo apply please email (url removed)

Pro-Found Recruitment are on look out for an Assembly Operative for our client based in Rotherham. Assembly Operative Benefits: Shift: Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm & Friday's 08:00am - 15:30pm - please note the role MAY move to a 2 shift rotating pattern after 12 weeks - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Rate of Pay: £13.83 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly Start date: Monday 27th April 2026 - please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the next 12 weeks as this is the crucial training period Contract: Temporary to Permanent Location: RotherhamAssembly Operative Duties: Assembling cabinets Working on assembly / production lines Quality checking of materials and finished products Packing and taping items Working with wood Following instructions General Housekeeping Working on your own and as part of a team Minimum daily requirements (production targets)Assembly Operative Criteria: Previous assembly/manufacturing experience...

Profile Burner (Oxy-Propane) Location: Teesside The Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a leading industrial organisation in Teesside with the appointment of an experienced Profile Burner. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced steel processing environment, responsible for delivering accurate thermal cutting operations using oxy-propane equipment. You'll play a key role in supporting production output, ensuring materials are cut to specification, safely and efficiently. This opportunity would suit a skilled operative with a strong background in heavy steel, plate processing, or fabrication environments.   The Role As a Profile Burner, you will be responsible for carrying out precision cutting of steel plate using oxy-propane burning equipment, working from technical drawings and production schedules. You will work closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure materials are prepared to exact specifications, supporting...