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Trade Plate Driver - Fixed Term Location: Near Bicester Pay: £12.71 per hour Job Type: Fixed-term / Flexible ad-hoc hours (no guaranteed hours) Job Overview We are currently recruiting experienced Trade Plate Drivers to join a well-established UK automotive logistics and dealer services group with over 100 years of industry experience. This role involves collecting and delivering vehicles nationwide on a flexible, ad-hoc basis depending on operational needs. You will be responsible for moving vehicles safely and professionally between locations. Key Responsibilities Collect and deliver vehicles across the UK using trade plates Travel back to base via train after each assignment Carry out basic vehicle checks and familiarisation where required Use a company-issued Samsung tablet to complete job details Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures Provide a professional and courteous service at all times...

Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Vehicle Depollution Operative to join a busy and well-established automotive recycling operation based in Thame. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional workshop environment, with ongoing training and development provided. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing end-of-life vehicles for disposal, including the safe removal of fuels, oils and other vehicle fluids. The role will also involve checking vehicle information using an in-house computer system and assisting with general workshop duties. Key Responsibilities Preparing end-of-life vehicles for disposal. Safely draining and removing fuels, oils and other vehicle fluids. Checking vehicle details and updating information on an in-house computer system. Carrying out general workshop duties as required. Following health and safety procedures at all times. Skills & Experience Previous motor...

Engineering Development Technician Location: Wiltshire Salary: £30,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are working with an established engineering organisation specialising in the development and manufacture of bespoke technical equipment. They are looking to recruit a practical and technically minded Engineering Development Technician to join their growing technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical engineering background who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving and being involved in the development of specialist engineering products. Working alongside engineers and other technical specialists, you will support the assembly, development and testing of new equipment, helping turn engineering designs into fully functioning products. This is a varied position rather than a repetitive production assembly role, offering the opportunity to work on different...

Position: Quality Inspector - Paint Sector Location: Portsmouth Salary: £14.00 per hour The hiring business operates within the paint sector. This role offers the opportunity to put a careful eye for detail to practical use, checking paint finishes, identifying defects and helping ensure completed work meets the required standard. The Role: As a Quality Inspector, you will carry out quality checks on painted products and surfaces, working with production colleagues to identify issues and support consistent results. Your work will help prevent defective items progressing through production and provide clear feedback where corrective action is needed. Working hours are 8am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Main Responsibilities: Inspect painted surfaces and finished items against agreed specifications, approved samples and quality criteria. Identify defects such as runs, uneven coverage, contamination, poor adhesion and variations in colour or finish. Carry out visual...

Planet Recruitment are working with a well-established and innovative manufacturing organisation in Abingdon who are seeking an experienced Production Engineer Team Leader to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional to lead a Production Engineering department, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical support across multiple business functions. The Role As the Production Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Production Engineering team, ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and supporting operational and engineering objectives across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the daily activities of the Production Engineering team. Define team priorities and allocate workloads effectively. Collaborate with Production teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues. Investigate production line rejects and identify root...

Position; QUALITY INSPECTOR Location; Woking Salary; £18.00 - £19.00 per hour (umbrella) We require a driven, conscientious and articulate individual to join our client's team in Woking, inspecting their products ensuring all quality procedures are meticulously performed to ensure all despatched goods are of the highest standard. Main responsibilities; Working with the Quality engineer you will ensure all products are of the highest quality and ready for despatch Working closely with the Production team to ensure deadlines and targets are met for client orders Attention to detail is paramount ensuring all quality practices and paperwork and completed Checking products for their quality according to customer guidelines shift timings - 5:30am until 3pm & 3pm - 11pm on a weekly rotation, monday to friday. This is a temporary to permanent position with an excellent chance of progression and training offered. About you; Knowledge of Quality...

Planet Recruitment are looking for a Electrician to join our client in Oxford. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Electrical Services Undertake, without constant supervision, electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings in compliance with statutory regulations and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations, including fixed wiring, lighting, sockets, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and other electrical plant and equipment. Undertake electrical adaptations, repairs, or replacements, including fault diagnosis, rewiring, and circuit maintenance. Ensure that all electrical work is carried out safely, following health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and method statements. Support out-of-hours College events and conferences with electrical requirements as needed. Work with the Maintenance Operations Manager to prioritise and plan electrical...

Planet Recruitment are looking for a Plumber to join our client in Oxford. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Overall Objectives: Carrying out mechanical services and general maintenance work, maintaining accurate up-to-date records for planned maintenance and checks under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager, to ensure that the College's buildings, utilities, plant, and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Mechanical Services Undertake, without constant supervision, mechanical services reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance work on plumbing systems across the College estate, including water supply, drainage, heating systems, boilers, radiators, and associated plant and equipment. Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, and replacements, including taps, valves, pipework, sanitaryware, and heating components. Undertake testing and inspection of plumbing and...

Planet Recruitment are looking for a Carpenter to join our client in Oxford. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Overall Objectives: Carrying out maintenance and carpentry work maintaining accurate up-to-date records for planned maintenance and checks under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager. Ensure that the College's buildings, utilities, plant, machinery, furniture, and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant. Key Responsibilities Carpentry Fabricate, repair, and maintain furniture, fixtures, shelving, doors, windows, and other structural and non-structural elements across College buildings. Assess and prioritise carpentry and general building tasks in coordination with the Maintenance Operations Manager. Ensure all carpentry work is carried out safely, in line with health and safety requirements, and to a high standard of workmanship. Assist in the planning, organisation, and set-up of College events requiring...

Planet Recruitment are looking for a maintenance team leader to join our client in Oxford. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Reports to: Maintenance Operations Manager Overall Objectives: Day-to-day team supervision ensuring both reactive and planned preventative facilities maintenance meet all Statutory Compliance requirements, including driving team performance in meeting all Service Levels. Essential Skills & Experience: Operational experience in a building services maintenance environment. Day-to-day supervision experience of a multi-discipline team within operational/building maintenance or facilities management environment. Ability to oversee and supervise a team of maintenance operatives to deliver statutory and mandatory compliance, including overseeing contractors on site. Extensive technical knowledge across multiple trades, encompassing building fabric, electrical and mechanical services, and Building Management Systems (BMS)....

Planet Recruitment are looking for Painters and decorators to join our client in Oxford in a full time permanent position. Overall Objectives: Carrying out maintenance, painting, and decorating work, maintaining accurate up-to-date records for planned maintenance and checks under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Manager. Ensure that the College's buildings, utilities, plant, machinery, furniture, and equipment are properly maintained, safe, and compliant. Key Responsibilities: Painting & Decorating Prepare, repair, and decorate interior and exterior surfaces across College buildings, including walls, ceilings, woodwork, and metalwork. Undertake surface preparation, including filling, sanding, priming, and other preparatory work to ensure a high-quality finish. Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes using appropriate techniques and materials, ensuring professional workmanship and compliance with College standards. Assess and prioritise...

Planet Recruitment are looking for maintenance / facilities operatives to join our client in Oxford. This is a permanent full time opportunity. Under the direction of the Deputy Building Manager, you will be expected to take a leading role in routine maintenance on the building fabric, equipment and plant that is not covered by University Estates Services. You will also be responsible for assisting in the daily operation of core services such as the autoclave and goods-in area. In the absence of the personnel primarily responsible for these areas you will be expected to be able to run these services for short periods of time Key duties Assist Deputy Building & Facilities Manager in the allocation of repairs and maintenance tasks to the facilities team or by using external contractors. Undertake routine reactive and planned maintenance in the building as required (plumbing, painting, decorating, fixtures and fittings). Undertake inspections and provide reports to...

Yard Operative Location: Upper Heyford Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay: £12.71 per hour Job Type: Full-time Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Yard Operative to join a busy and well-established organisation based in Upper Heyford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail, and is committed to maintaining high standards. The Role As a Yard Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out detailed checks and inspections to ensure products meet the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out quality checks and visual inspections. Identifying defects, damage or issues that do not meet required standards. Ensuring work is completed accurately and to a high standard. Recording and reporting any quality issues. Working as part of a team to resolve quality concerns. Following company procedures and health & safety guidelines. Maintaining...

Job Title: Production Operative Salary: £12.71 per hour Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Location: Abingdon Working Hours Monday - Friday Role Overview We are looking for a reliable and motivated Production Operative to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, full-time position within a supportive and well-established organisation. Full training will be provided. Working hours are 7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday then 7am - 12pm on Friday Key Responsibilities Assist with day-to-day production tasks Operate machinery and equipment safely Ensure high standards of quality and accuracy Follow all company procedures and health & safety guidelines Maintain a clean and tidy working environment What We're Looking For Good attention to detail Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work well as part of a team Willingness to learn...

Position; Hospitality staff Location; COWLEY, OXFORD Salary; £12.71 PER HOUR We require hospitality staff to work for our client based in Cowley, Oxford , working within their bar & concourse team within the football hospitality sector Shift times will vary dependent on kick off times but will be between 4-5 hours a shift Main responsibilities; Serving food and drink to customers within the stadium taking money fulfilling customers orders working as a team to ensure smooth operation on a game day Required; Positive and self motivated with a 'can-do' attitude Attention to detail is of high importance as you will be required to follow work instructions and ensure orders are completed You will need to have a good understanding of written and spoken English and be able to work with computers. Commutable locations; Banbury, Kidlington, Bicester, Aylesbury, Oxford, Wallingford, Abingdon Key words; Hospitality, waiting,...

Vehicle Painter - Bedford Pay Rate: £20 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Opportunity Location: Bedford Planet Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Painter to join a busy automotive team based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity offering £20 per hour, Monday to Friday, with the potential for ongoing temporary work or a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: Preparing vehicles for painting, including sanding, masking and priming. Applying paint and finishes to vehicles to a high standard. Colour matching and ensuring consistent paintwork quality. Carrying out paint repairs and rectifying imperfections. Inspecting completed work to ensure all vehicles meet quality standards. Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment. Requirements: Previous experience as a Vehicle Painter or Automotive Paint Technician. Experience in vehicle...

Planet Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Manager to oversee the operations of a busy paint facility within an established manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with experience in paint operations, automotive, engineering or heavy manufacturing to take ownership of a facility, lead a team and drive operational performance. The Role As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the paint facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, delivery schedules and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in managing resources, developing your team, improving operational efficiency and ensuring all processes meet relevant quality, safety and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of the paint facility, ensuring production targets and deadlines are...

Position: Technical Publications Administrator Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Abingdon Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum The employer works with medical devices and associated products, where clear, accurate documentation supports safe use, consistent production and effective servicing. This role offers the opportunity to turn complex mechanical and electronic information into practical instructions that people can confidently follow. The Role: As a Technical Publications Administrator you will work within Technical Publications, collaborating with New Product Development, Quality and Regulatory, Production, Engineering and other subject matter experts. Your objective will be to create, maintain and publish accurate, compliant documentation, from Instructions for Use (IFUs) and service manuals to production procedures, datasheets and product artwork. Reporting to the Technical Publications Manager, you will take ownership of assigned work and follow...

Assembly Operative Location: Oxfordshire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assembly Operative to join an innovative advanced manufacturing organisation based in Oxfordshire. The company specialises in the development and manufacture of high-value technology products for specialist industries, operating within a precision-controlled manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term career within advanced manufacturing. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with a technical mindset and a willingness to learn. Previous experience within manufacturing, production, assembly, or a technical environment would be advantageous but is not essential. The successful candidate will play a key role within the production team, supporting manufacturing operations, product assembly, inspection, testing, and quality...