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...

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...

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...

Maintenance Engineer 4 on 4 off Shifts 12 hour days and nights 90+ days holiday + Excellent Pension Based in West Yorkshire, commutable from Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Leeds The Company: This is a multi-site manufacturing business that invests heavily in the site and its engineers. The site is automated and full of complex machinery and equipment to test your engineering skills. They are currently looking for an experienced maintenance engineer to help support operations keep the factory running effectively. The Role: The maintenance engineer will be conducting both planned and reactive maintenance across a busy manufacturing plant. You will be fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems You will be looking at proactive maintenance opportunities to eradicate repetitive faults and get to the heart of machine failures. Required Experience: A suitable maintenance engineer for this role will be qualified to NVQ 3 in mechanical or electrical...

Position: TIG Welder Location: Wakefield Hours: 2:00pm-10:00pm Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced TIG Welder in Wakefield to start work immediately. As a TIG Welder, you'll be a core part of the production team, responsible for high-quality welding and fabrication work to engineering standards. Responsibilities: TIG welding components to precise specifications Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Carrying out quality inspections to ensure work meets required standards Operating welding equipment and associated tools safely Working closely with production and engineering teams to meet deadlines Skills: Previous TIG welding experience is essential Ability to work from technical drawings Strong attention to detail and quality standards How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on (url removed) Why work...

Position: Brake Press Operator Location: Wakefield Hours: Rotating Shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm We are currently recruiting for Brake Press Operators in Wakefield to join a growing and busy production and fabrication team. As a Brake Press Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating brake press machinery to produce precision-formed components to specification. You will work closely with the wider fabrication team to ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Major Responsibilities: Setting up and operating brake press machinery Bending, forming and shaping sheet metal to specification Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job sheets Adjusting machine settings, tooling, and programmes as required Conducting quality checks to ensure accurate dimensions and finishes Working to production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards Supporting general fabrication...

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...

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...

Mechanical Operator (known internally as Lead Operator (Equipment Owner Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site Monday - Friday, three-shift rotation (05:45 - 14:00, 13:45 - 22:00, 21:45 - 06:00) Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Lead Operator to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role Our Manufacturing teams are at the heart of KP Snacks. They safely produce the high quality snacks our consumers love, while working in a fast paced, high performing environment. We focus on safety, quality, cost and service to deliver on our commitments and continually improve how we work. As a Lead Operator, you will take operational responsibility for shift performance within a defined area or asset group. You will coordinate day to day activity, act as an Equipment Owner or Team Captain where...

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Disability Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available) - Pontefract based when working on-site - 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension - Hybrid/home working availab click apply for full job details

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. I ve pinched some more time The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I ve still got cancer, but now I ve pinched a bit more time. I ve got lucky. (patient) We ve had the time to find out and understand Mum s wishes. We ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared. (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. This is a fantastic...

The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract provides care for people with a life limiting illness and their loved ones - giving them comfort, dignity and personalised care. Their specialist palliative care, wellbeing support and practical help is there to support families every step of the way. I ve pinched some more time The doctors are brilliant; they tell it how it is. But the care from them and the nurses, they just kept going, kept persisting with the antibiotics. I ve still got cancer, but now I ve pinched a bit more time. I ve got lucky. (patient) We ve had the time to find out and understand Mum s wishes. We ve gone from complete blind panic to feeling just a little more prepared. (family of a patient) The Prince of Wales Hospice help over 1,600 local people a year. Due to limited Government funding, income from donations are vital to continue providing their services, which are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. We are looking for a...

Overview Barista Here at Cuppacoff we are a diverse organisation and operate a broad range of hospitality franchises across the UK. We aspire to be the best of the best and reflect this in our teams across the country.One of our franchises is Costa Coffee and we want to join them in their mission to inspire the world to love great coffee. Being all about embracing passion, energy and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. As a Costa Barista, youll not only enjoy the pride of working for the nations favourite coffee shop, but youll also receive great training and benefits. So youre sure to enjoy Costa Coffee as much as our customers do. A bit about the role Day to day, you'll be making coffee that provides uplifting moments for our customers. That means sustainably sourced beans and velvety milk coffee, topped with our signature art and delivered with your signature smile. What's involved? Crafting great coffee that hits that sweet spot...

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...

Regional Property Manager - North East and Yorkshire Location: Regular travel across Yorkshire & the North of England, plus occasional national travel. Salary: Arriva Level 6 (£50,000–£65,000, depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Property Director Shape the future of our estate. Drive projects that really make an impact. At Arriva UK Bus , we’re strengthening our property function and investing in our estate to support an improved customer and employee experience. We’re looking for a Regional Property Manager to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio across the North of England — ensuring our sites are safe, compliant, efficient, and future-ready. This is a role with real scope: one day you could be leading a major refurbishment or improving energy efficiency across depots, and the next you’re working with local teams to resolve a reactive issue with pace and confidence. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the...

  Role: Administrator (Engineering Admin) Location: Wakefield Salary: £26,257 per annum MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To provide administrative support for the Engineering management team. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Inputting job sheets for engineers. Maintaining records of accident damage and repair. Ensuring that all items relating to rota reports, 24-hour sheets and Running Repair Records are recorded, signed off, input and filed. Raise purchase orders for stationery and other equipment Keep the filing system updated with latest documents and complete check lists. Setting up administrative systems and maintaining them. General office administrative support including typing memos and letters, creating and maintaining charts and spreadsheets, filing, and dealing with telephone callers. Liaising with staff from many departments within the company, including Personnel, Risk Management, and Finance. Any other reasonable request as the business requires Key...

Talent Acquisition Coordinator – Operations Volume Operations and Engineering Are you energised by fast-paced recruitment and keeping high-volume operations moving? We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to play a vital role in hiring the people who keep our transport network running safely, smoothly, and on time. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll manage candidate journeys end to end, support large-scale recruitment campaigns, and work closely with operations and training teams to get new starters road-ready. The Role Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll support operational recruitment across the business, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience from application through to onboarding. You’ll be a key partner to recruiters, operations, and training, helping maximise conversion, efficiency, and compliance. What You’ll Be Doing Candidate Management Act as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the...