Are you passionate about engineering innovation and delivering exceptional solutions? We're looking for a Design Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping cutting-edge projects from concept to completion. What You'll Do Lead the development of new techniques, processes, and products to drive innovation. Project Management Take ownership of project elements or small projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Resolve complex technical challenges using real-world expertise. Support bids by preparing technical documentation and client information. Conduct risk assessments, concept development, cost estimation, and scheduling. Participate in site surveys, client meetings, and presentations. Guide designs from concept through detailed design, including calculations, drawings, and BOMs. Collaborate with project management, production teams, and clients to ensure smooth execution. Mentor and support team members, fostering continuous...

Are you a hardworking labourer looking for your next role in West Yorkshire? We are seeking a reliable individual to join a busy new build housing site in Skelmanthorpe for an immediate start. If you are physically fit, punctual, and ready to get stuck in, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Moving materials across the site to support bricklayers, joiners, and other trades. Assisting with the unloading of deliveries. Ensuring the site is kept clean, tidy, and free of hazards. Assisting the Site Manager with general site maintenance tasks. Adhering to all on-site health and safety regulations. What You'll Need Valid CSCS card. Previous experience working on new build housing sites. Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel toe boots). A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude. Reliable transport to the Skelmanthorpe area. How to Apply Apply today by sending through your most in date CV, ensuring that you highlight all of your relevant skills and...

Are you an experienced telehandler operator looking for a short-term contract to fill your schedule? We are seeking a reliable driver to provide holiday cover on a busy new build housing site in Skelmanthorpe. Responsibilities: Operating a telescopic handler to transport materials safely across the site. Unloading deliveries and ensuring all stock is stored in the correct designated areas. Supplying bricklayers, joiners, and other trades with necessary materials via loading bays. Carrying out daily vehicle safety inspections and reporting any issues. Assisting the Site Manager with general logistics to keep the site tidy and safe. What You'll Need: Valid CPCS or NPORS card (with the Telehandler category). Proven experience working on new build housing sites. Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel toe boots). A dependable, "can-do" attitude-it's essential that you hit the ground running. Reliable transport to the Skelmanthorpe area. Full UK driving licence. Why...

About The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Work in a children s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children s lives. This role is ideal for experienced Residential Workers or Youth Workers, as well as those with no previous experience who are looking to build a career in residential care. We are looking for determined, caring and thoughtful people to become long-lasting, significant adults in a child s life, and this could be the role for you. We are looking for someone who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Is caring, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with others. Has a valid manual driving licence. Has...

About The Role Want to work in a children s home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children s lives? Are you determined, caring and resilient? Are you an experienced Residential Worker looking for a role with clear pathways into management? If the answer to all the above is yes , then a Senior Residential Support Worker role with Compass could be perfect for you. We are looking for someone who Is 22 years of age or above (to meet Ofsted regulations). Has their NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce. Has at least 2 years of experience within residential childcare and working alongside young people. Has a valid manual driving license. What will I do as a Senior Residential Support Worker? Compass Homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will teach them to build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood. Using life skills, you will have the opportunity to make a huge...

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Wakefield / Manchester 55,000 - 68,000 + car allowance + benefits I'm working with a well-established, design-led property consultancy that's growing steadily across the North. They're known for delivering high-quality commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes - and they're now looking to bring in a SQS who can hit the ground running and add real value to their cost consultancy offering. The Role This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role with plenty of autonomy. You'll be involved in projects from feasibility through to final account, working closely with developers, investors, and design teams. Key responsibilities include: Delivery of full pre- and post-contract services Cost planning & estimating Tender documentation & procurement Contract administration (JCT / NEC) Manage projects from feasibility to final account Provide cost advice to clients (often developers, funds, public sector) Lead...

Senior Project Manager - Construction Consultancy Wakefield 55000 - 75000 This is more than a typical consultancy role - it's an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, delivery-driven team with a strong presence across the North. If you're a Project Manager who thrives on accountability, values client relationships, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes, this position offers a compelling next step in your career. The Role You'll be leading commercial, heritage, health and residential schemes from early-stage feasibility through to handover. Expect to work closely with developers, investors, and design teams, managing every moving part with confidence and clarity. Running projects end-to-end with full autonomy Managing stakeholder relationships and expectations Coordinating design teams, contractors, and suppliers Handling procurement, programming, and risk Acting as Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator Keeping a tight grip on cost, quality, and...

An established and well-regarded multidisciplinary Consultancy is looking to add a Structural Engineer approaching Senior level to its growing Wakefield team. With nearly 50 years of experience delivering civil and structural engineering solutions across the UK, the business has built a strong reputation for producing intelligent, practical and sustainable designs across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and industrial developments. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious engineer working toward Chartership who is ready to take on more responsibility while still benefiting from strong mentorship. The team includes experienced Chartered Engineers and has a proven track record of supporting engineers through to IStructE or ICE accreditation, offering a clear and structured pathway to get there. From a technical perspective, you'll be involved in delivering bespoke structural engineering solutions across a wide range of building structures...

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer Wakefield There are plenty of consultancies talking about "exciting growth" right now. Very few can genuinely back it up with the kind of project variety, technical freedom and trust this business gives its engineers. This is an opportunity to join a genuinely different multidisciplinary Consultancy where Structural Engineers are not boxed into one narrow specialism. The team takes a holistic approach to engineering, meaning you will be involved across both structural and civil elements of schemes, working closely with colleagues throughout the full development lifecycle rather than being isolated in a siloed design role. The business has built a strong reputation across commercial, industrial, leisure and complex development projects, delivering everything from early feasibility and site acquisition advice through to detailed design, enabling works, drainage strategies, infrastructure and construction support. Their engineers are heavily...

Prisoner Custody Officer, Pontefract Vehicle Base Permanent contract on a 38 hour per week contract, with regular overtime available although not guaranteed. You will join on an hourly rate of 12.71 per hour ( 25,114.96 per annum). In addition, rates of pay increase after 12 months service to 13.65 per hour phone number removed) per annum) Salary under negotiations Full UK Driving Licence required for this role. The start date for this role will be on 26th May 2026 for a 5-week training course finishing on 29th June 2026. The course will require 100% attendance. Recruitment Process: Pre-employment security screening call & role overview (20-30-minute Telephone call) Pre-employment psychometric test (45-minute on-line assessment via SOVA) Competency Interview with hiring manager (45-minute via Microsoft Teams) Here's a few questions for you: Can you deal with people from widely differing backgrounds and when they are in difficult personal...

Senior Category Manager Contract Type: Temporary Location: WF1, Wakefield Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Hybrid Join a large organisation's Commercial Services Team as a Senior Category Manager and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement initiatives. This role is crucial for supporting significant budget and capital expenditure plans through effective procurement and category management strategies. Day-to-day of the role: Lead a team of procurement professionals and manage several categories of spend within the Business workstream, including ICT, HR, and Financial Services. Provide professional, customer-focused procurement services for Goods, Services, and Works, ensuring value for money and focused outcomes. Develop and implement a category management framework to influence spend, understand business needs, and identify innovative sourcing opportunities. Ensure your team has full visibility and control of all third-party spend associated with the...

Commercial Lead Contract Type: Temporary Location: WF1, Wakefield Salary: Negotiable Job Type: Hybrid We are seeking a Commercial Lead to provide a professional, responsive, and customer-focused commercial service within a large organisation. This role is crucial in developing and embedding best practices in commercial policy, including procurement, and leading on commercial training, governance, and data management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive commercial excellence and support the delivery of best value, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement across all commercial activities. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of commercial policies, procedures, processes, documentation, and strategies to ensure compliance, innovation, transparency, and value for money. Design and deliver targeted training and guidance programs for staff and stakeholders. Drive commercial excellence by collaborating with...

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to join a friendly team at a 125-place nursery in Leeds? Are you reliable, honest and hard-working? Do you adopt a can-do attitude? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Birmingham, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment. The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, on a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated education leader to join Wakefield Council as a Senior School Improvement Adviser within the Education & Inclusion service. This is a strategic leadership position for an individual with a proven track record of driving school improvement, raising standards and supporting educational excellence across schools and settings. You will play a pivotal role in supporting schools, academies and educational leaders through challenge, support and innovation, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people across the authority. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting and challenging schools to drive continuous improvement Promoting excellence in leadership, teaching, learning and assessment Monitoring school performance and supporting self-evaluation processes Supporting schools with national reforms including SEND priorities Leading and managing school improvement teams and thematic...

Job Title: Support Worker (outreach) Contract Type: Fixed Term - ending 31/03/2027 Salary: £28,031.56 per annum Working Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, rolling rota to include early starts and weekends. 5.30am- 3pm Location: Marsh Way House, Wakefield If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Support Worker...

Communication Support Teaching Assistant Wakefield £98 - £110 per day September 2026 start Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs to develop confidence, interaction and independence. Key Focus: Visual communication strategies Early years / KS1 interventions Autism-friendly environments Small group communication work Ideal: SEND TA Nursery practitioner SALT exposure Autism support experience - Competitive rates of pay from £98 to £110 per day(AWR compliant) • Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream inclusion settings • Access to the PK Pathway supporting career progression within SEND through ongoing development and practical school-based experience • Exposure to trauma-informed practice, behaviour intervention, autism support and complex SEND environments • On-the-job training and support provided by both the school and experienced SEND education...

Various locations across North East – Apply now to register your interest. Castleford, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Wakefield. Are you an experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic / Engineer looking for your next career move? Join Arriva and help keep our buses and coaches moving, connecting our communities every single day. This is an evergreen vacancy to support our ongoing engineering recruitment campaign. Apply to express your interest in a role with us, and one of our team will be in touch to explore which depot is best suited to you! What we can offer you: Competitive salary with overtime opportunities Full-time, permanent roles 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Fantastic career progression and training opportunities Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member If you don’t have a PCV licence, we’ll teach you to drive a bus Arriva Village – Retail discounts & offers worth up to £1,200/year Wellbeing support & Arriva Workplace...

Trainee Bus Driver Pay Rate: £13.75 - £16.00 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Wakefield depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. As one of our Bus Drivers you’ll provide important services to hospitals and universities across the county. As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK? We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team. Pay Rate: £13.75 - £16.00 per hour £13.75 per hour - During training and mentoring (around 8 weeks). £14.00 per hour - 6 months...

PCV Bus Driver Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour Progress your bus driving career with Arriva at our Wakefield depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team. Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour £14.00 per hour for the first 6 months of probation (*Must have 1 year of PCV experience in the last 5 years) £16.00 after passing your probation (*Must have 1 years PCV experience to move to a higher rate) Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations. What’s in it for you?...

IT Support Analysts x 2 - Windows 11, Office 365, Active Directory - Wakefield, West Yorkshire - to 32,000 (DOE), great benefits including share ownership Specialist client requires IT Support Analysts to support the EMEA IT Director to support their Desktop infrastructure across EMEA. You will be responsible for 1st and 2nd Line Incident management using Freshdesk call logging software and providing problem management and all IT Infrastructure, desktop, laptop, mobile / fixed telephony (patching, rebuilds, fault finding on Win 11 machines etc ensuring SLA's are achieved and processes are followed to provide effective customer service and meet requirements. You are responsible for identifying risks and for testing new/changed services, firmware and application upgrades and transition of new services to operational support and ideally have experience of Incident, Change and Problem management although not essential. These are new roles within an award winning client in superb...