116 jobs found in Knaresborough

Job Title: Machine Operator / Chemical Process Worker Location: Cross Green Industrial Estate, LEEDS LS9 Grade: Level 1 Technician About the Role: Join a leading worldwide manufacturing plant with an expanding team during this exceptionally busy period. Duties Include: * Monitoring machines that mix specific chemicals and liquids according to the formula * Weighing chemicals/raw materials on a scale into a mixing tank * Observing the readings on the mixing tank and adjusting the temperature and flow meter controls Ideal Candidates MUST Have: * Experience in a fast-moving warehouse * COSHH experience * Fork Truck counterbalance experience or licensed * Teamwork abilities while focusing on tasks * Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety policies * Checkable work history * Own PPE Shift Hours: * Monday to Friday rotating shifts 05:30 - 14:00 / 13:30 - 22:00 (rotating) Note: Due to the location and...

Production Operative - Mattresses Are you an experienced Mattress Production Operative looking for your next opportunity? 📍 Location: Morley 💷 Pay: £12.80 - £14.00 per hour 🎁 Benefits: ✔️ Early finish every Friday ✔️ Ongoing work with a growing and successful manufacturer ✔️ Supportive team environment ✔️ Opportunity to join a well-established and respected business ✔️ Stable workload due to increasing customer demand ✅ Must Haves: ✔️ Previous experience within mattress manufacturing ✔️ Experience in one or more of the following areas: Tufting, Clipping, Kitting or Packing ✔️ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment ✔️ Strong attention to detail and quality standards ✔️ Reliable and positive attitude ⏰ Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 11:00am Join a Thriving Mattress Manufacturing Team! Due to continued growth, increased customer orders, and growing confidence within the market, our client is expanding their workforce and...

Join Our Dynamic Team as an Assembly Operative! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the exciting world of electrical manufacturing? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled Assembly Operatives to join our vibrant team! If you have a passion for hands-on work and a knack for using both power and hand tools, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do: As an Assembly Operative, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include: Assembling cabinets and stands with precision and care. Performing quality checks to ensure top-notch standards. Engaging in technical assembly tasks that may involve soldering, wiring, and drilling. Using power tools and hand tools, including drills, to bring our products to life. Why Join Us? We offer a fantastic working environment where you can thrive and grow. Here's what you can expect: Competitive Pay: Earn between £13.90 and £14.10 per hour! Contract Type: Temporary with potential...

Thrive Personnel are seeking reliable and hardworking Wooden Shed Assembly Operatives to join our clients team. The successful candidates will be responsible for assembling, fitting, and finishing wooden sheds and outdoor timber structures to a high standard. This role requires practical woodworking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Working hours 6am - 2.30pm Key Responsibilities Assemble wooden sheds, summer houses, log stores, and other timber garden buildings. Read and interpret assembly instructions, technical drawings, and specifications. Measure, cut, and fit timber components accurately. Install doors, windows, roofing materials, and hardware fittings. Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards. Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively. Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment. Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials as...

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...

We are recruiting for a production/assembly operative to join a thriving and growing business based in Bradford. This is a hands on role where attention to detail is critical. Duties & Responsibilities: * Managing start up, set, operate and shut down of the machines in accordance with established procedures * Ability to set and read digital measuring equipment * Check line test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure correct working * Check and cross reference job specifications to materials run * Ensure stock levels are maintained to ensure continuous running of machines * Record machine running parameters & settings within a data logging system * A can-do attitude, able to overcome obstacles with a team approach * Plan for product and material changes * Communicate with fellow team members to learn of any equipment problems or malfunctions, and take care of them as they come up Various hours available - (Apply online only) / (Apply online...

Job Title: Production Operative - Filling Department Location: WF17, Batley Salary: £13.73 per hour (starter rate) About the Role: We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join our Filling Department. This role involves operating machinery to fill tins of paint, ensuring quality standards are maintained while working efficiently as part of a team. Working Hours (Rotating Shift Pattern): * Week 1: 5:50am - 2:00pm * Week 2: 1:50pm - 9:30pm After 12 weeks, employees will move onto an annualised hours contract, which includes a requirement to work 7 Saturdays per year. Key Responsibilities: * Operating filling machinery to fill paint tins accurately * Monitoring production output and quality * Carrying out repetitive tasks efficiently and safely * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Following all health and safety procedures Requirements: * Ability to work rotating shifts * Comfortable with repetitive work * Good attention to...

MOT Tester/Service Technician We are recruiting for an experienced MOT Tester/Service Technician to work for our client who are in Halifax, West Yorkshire. This is a Temp Assignment – 6 weeks (Could be extended) THE DUTIES: * Carry out planned maintenance and responsive repairs on HGVs, light commercial vehicles, cars, accessible buses, plant, and associated equipment to a high standard. * Diagnose faults and complete mechanical, electrical, and general vehicle repairs efficiently and safely. * Respond promptly to vehicle breakdowns and attend roadside or on-site breakdowns and accidents as required. * Perform MOT testing for Class 4, 5, and 7 vehicles in accordance with current regulations and standards. * Conduct private hire and hackney carriage compliance inspections and tests safely and competently. * Take appropriate enforcement action where vehicles are suspended following compliance testing. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Previous experience being a...

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...

General Production Operatives - 12 hour continental shifts rotating - 7am or 7pm start Based in Elland HX5 £13.96 per hour - 12 hours - both DAY and NIGHT shifts YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A CONTINENTAL SHIFT PATTERN TO BE CONSIDERED. (12 hours) On behalf of Our Client we are looking for General Production Operatives for permanent roles. The roles are on a "temp to perm" basis - 13 week qualifying period - permanent contracts are available. The roles will involve basic and general production roles, to include basic light machine operations, packing duties, general light lifting, assisting machine operations and general housekeeping. The role will be on a ROTATING CONTINENTAL PATTERN - rolling 4 day/night pattern. (12 hours) 4 days shifts/4 night shifts - 12 hours - 7am or 7pm start - days and night shifts. The continental shift pattern rolls over on a 4 day working 4 days off rotation. Immediate starts available

We are looking for an experienced press brake operator to join a busy manufacturing team where you’ll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC press brakes and panel bending equipment. Hours of work are Monday - Friday (Apply online only). What You’ll Be Doing • Programming, setting & operating CNC press brakes • Offline programming using CAD/CAM software • Operating Salvagnini panel benders • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings • Selecting tooling & carrying out first-off inspections • Working with mild steel, stainless steel & aluminium • Optimising programs to improve production efficiency • Supporting maintenance, troubleshooting & continuous improvement • Collaborating with production, engineering & quality teams You must have proven press brake experience. Please submit your CV to apply

Assembly Technician Job Details Job Title: Assembly Technician Reporting Line: Production Supervisor Division: Mobility, Rail Systems Business Unit: Rolling Stock Traction Drives Location: Goole Contract Type: 6 months Schedule Type: Full Time Safety Status: Non-Safety Critical On-Call Requirement: No Role Purpose Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Assembly Technician is responsible for ensuring that traction motor investigations, repairs, overhauls, and root cause analyses are completed efficiently, safely, cost-effectively, and to the required quality standards. The role supports the delivery of customer orders by maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Product Assembly & Service Disassemble and reassemble traction motors and associated components in accordance with work order instructions and engineering requirements. Perform mechanical and electrical overhauls, including disassembly, inspection,...

We are currently recruiting for experienced and reliable Machine Operatives to join a busy manufacturing operation in Tankersley. This role plays a key part in supporting the production of high-performance construction materials, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety procedures are consistently achieved. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong manufacturing background who are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and operating machinery safely and efficiently. The Role As a Machine Operative, you will be responsible for operating and supporting various areas of the manufacturing and production process. Duties will include: Operating production machinery including mixers & fillers Carrying out blending and filling operations to required specifications Assisting with machine setup and changeovers Monitoring production lines and ensuring output targets are met Conducting quality inspections and...

Process Operator to join a multi-billion-pound chemical manufacturer that produces a large amount of raw materials used in the UK Construction sector. The role is initially for a 3-month temporary assignment with the opportunity for the position to become permanent. The hourly pay rate is £19.44PH working a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off 4 on 4 off 4 on 10 days off. In the role of a Process Operator, your responsibility will be to safely and efficiently operate drying or services processes. This involves adhering to all procedures, systems, and instructions to guarantee that the manufactured product meets the business requirements for quality. The successful Process Operator will also be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the complete PVC production process, the hazards of VCM, and other process chemicals along with the safeguards in place to avoid incidents. Responsibilities of the Process Operator; Follow instructions from the Shift Production Lead regarding all...

Electrical Maintenance Engineer About the Role We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team at Doncaster DN11. The role involves fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities to ensure plant equipment operates safely and efficiently with minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities * Diagnose and repair electrical and electro-mechanical faults. * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance. * Maintain equipment performance to achieve production and quality targets. * Complete maintenance documentation accurately. * Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures. * Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives. * Work independently and as part of a multi-skilled team. Requirements * Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience. * ONC/BTEC, HNC/BTEC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering. * 17th or 18th Edition qualified. * Manufacturing...

Production Operator Location: Doncaster DN11 Shift Rotation: Days and afternoon week 1 Monday – Friday 6am-2:30pm week 2 Monday to Friday 2pm-10:30pm Pay Rate: £13.50 / per hour We are currently seeking reliable and skilled Production Operators / General Operative to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting daily production activities, operating machinery, and ensuring all products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities * Operate manufacturing machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. * Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet required specifications. * Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment. * Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets and...

Questech Recruitment are looking for an experienced Machine Operator (with 360/Loading Shovel experience) to join our client's busy metal recycling operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and experienced in fast-paced industrial environments. Location: DN4 Shifts: 6am - 6pm 4 on 4 off Salary: £14.00ph Key Responsibilities * Operate loading shovel and 360 grab machinery safely and efficiently * Load, sort, move, and process scrap metal materials * Feed processing equipment and maintain smooth yard operations * Carry out daily machine checks and basic maintenance Requirements * Proven experience operating a loading shovel and 360 grab (licenses essential) * Experience within metal recycling, waste management, quarrying, or similar industries is advantageous * Good understanding of health & safety practices * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Reliable, hardworking, and punctual attitude If you...

Questech Recruitment are looking for an experienced Machine Operator (with 360/Loading Shovel experience) to join our client's busy metal recycling operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is reliable, safety-conscious, and experienced in fast-paced industrial environments. Location: DN4 Shifts: 6pm - 6am 4 on 4 off Salary: £16.00ph Key Responsibilities * Operate loading shovel and 360 grab machinery safely and efficiently * Load, sort, move, and process scrap metal materials * Feed processing equipment and maintain smooth yard operations * Carry out daily machine checks and basic maintenance Requirements * Proven experience operating a loading shovel and 360 grab (licenses essential) * Experience within metal recycling, waste management, quarrying, or similar industries is advantageous * Good understanding of health & safety practices * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Reliable, hardworking, and punctual...

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 – ROTHERHAM Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Rotherham (S60) Rate: £23.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) 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 communication skills. * Ability to work...