Standby Controller – Stockton-on-Tees

Connect Appointments is looking for a Standby Controller to join our client’s growing team, working across various sites in the Stockton area and leaving from Port Clarence each day.

What you’ll need:

• Experience working in confined spaces
• A valid CCNSG safety passport card
• A professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Your own safety boots
• Proactive and motivated approach to work
• Strong problem-solving and practical skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision

What’s on offer?

• Full-time temporary position
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm – early finish on Fridays
• £12.51 per hour + enhanced overtime rates

Interested?

If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your up-to-date CV or call our consultants on 0191 500 0028.

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Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for a Production Operative to join our clients Seaham site.

Our clients are specialists in contract packing and blending of ambient liquid sauces and marinades along with a variety of packing options for dry powders and crumbs.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Shift work and overtime may be required on the odd occasion
• Pay rate of £12.50 per hour

Working as a Production Operative, your duties would include:

• Set up and clean equipment – Follow planned setup and changeovers to reduce downtime and keep things running smoothly
• Report issues – Let the engineering team know about any faulty or damaged equipment using the maintenance request form
• Operate machinery – Run machines safely and complete all process paperwork to meet customer and company standards
• Pack products – Work on the production line, following health and food safety guidelines
• Follow food safety rules – Stick to the company’s food safety plan (HACCP), including critical control points (CCPs)

Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV or call our consultants on 0191 500 0028.

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Connect Appointments are recruiting an experienced Asbestos Removal Supervisor to join and strengthen our clients existing team.

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
• Rate of pay: £14.90 to £15.38 per hour
• Contract: Full-time temporary contract

The company is based out of Peterlee, but covers the entire North East. As an Asbestos Removal Supervisor, you’ll be required to, but not be limited to:

• Supervisor a team of labourers in the asbestos removal, demolition, soft strip of sites
• Competent use of hand tools on a day-to-day basis
• Keeping the work areas clean and tidy, following all health and safety regulations
• You will be required to travel from site to site
• PPE must be worn at all times when on site

To be successful, you must hold a valid and current Certificate of Competence Demolition Certificate (CCDS), and a Site Supervisors Safely Training Scheme qualification (SSSTS), and be experienced working on sites.

Please Note: A valid driving licence is also essential.

Interested? Apply now or call us on 0191 731 4800.

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Connect Appointments is recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our growing client in Sedgefield. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer to develop their career in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent role
• 3-on/3-off rotating shifts (days & nights)
• Working hours: 7am-7pm (days) | 7pm-7am (nights)
• Starting salary: £40,040 per annum (increases after probation & review)
• Weekly or monthly pay + overtime at X1.25
• Pension, health plan, life assurance & more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance to prevent equipment failures and improve performance
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns, keeping accurate records
• Maintain food packaging and hygiene standards
• Work with contractors, ensuring adherence to safety and site rules
• Provide training to colleagues when required
• Identify performance issues and implement improvements
• Prioritise workload effectively to support site performance

Requirements:

• Time-served Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias) – NVQ Level 3 or HNC
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, ideally in packaging
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure
• Knowledge of PLC control systems & fault finding (servo drivers, RS Networks)
• Mechanical focus, with essential electrical experience
• Familiarity with PC-based systems & AB Powerflex AC Inverters
• Understanding of TPM principles (including 5S)
• 18th Edition certification (if electrical bias) advantageous

Do you have the skills and experience required? Then we want to hear from you, apply today or call us on 0191 731 4800.

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Are you a skilled PSV Technician looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Connect Appointments is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Durham (DH1) based client as a PSV Technician.

What’s On Offer?

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:30
• £18.50 to £23 per hour

As a PSV Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a fleet of vehicles through planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and reactive repairs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Continuously improving vehicle reliability
• Preparing vehicles for MOT, conducting planned preventative maintenance, and quality checks
• Diagnosing vehicle faults and ensuring high standards of reliability and maintenance

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance
• Proven proficiency in heavy vehicle system maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Ability to carry out inspections and diagnose faults
• An efficient, organised, and disciplined approach to work
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A commitment to maintaining workplace safety and adhering to safety protocols

Ready to Take the Next Step?

APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0191 7314 800.

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Connect Appointments are seeking individuals with previous telephone experience to become a Telephone Sales Representative with one of the largest distributors of packaging products in the UK.

Based within Billingham, this is a full-time permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; paid at a competitive rate of £24,000 per annum.

Working as a Telephone Sales Representative your duties and responsibilities will include promoting, selling and obtaining orders from prospective customers over the phone. Combined with:

• Making outbound calls to generate sales
• Building B2B relationships with customers
• Discussing products and services, assisting customers in selecting those that are best suited for them
• Documenting customer information and utilising information already collated

What’s required? Sales experience is essential, along with previous phone experience. Combined with:

• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• The patience and ability engage customers in conversation
• Good sales ability
• The ability to handle rejection and stress in soliciting customers
• Excellent level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0191 731 4800.

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Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a telehandler/360 Excavator Driver to join and strengthen our clients existing team in Washington.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm
• Saturday and Sunday as per rota – paid at an enhanced rate
• £12.36 per hour – increasing in April
• Temporary ongoing contract

Working as a Telehandler/360 Excavator Driver, your duties will include:

• Carrying out manual procedures in a busy waste transfer station
• Conduct paperwork verification’s
• Undertake manual lifting and stock control procedures
• Communicate with other departments/managers
• Ensuring a clean and safe working environment
• Other general warehouse duties

To be successful in this role, you will have previous telehandling and 360 excavation operating experience in a fast-paced environment; plus, possess a valid telehandler licence

Do you meet the above requirements? If so, we’d love to speak with you. Apply now by submitting your most up to date CV, or by calling our consultants on 0191 500 0028.

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Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Van Driver to join our Gateshead based client.

Pay rate: £11.44 per hour (PAYE, van provided by client)

Shifts available: Monday to Saturday

Contract: Full-time permanent contract

The successful candidate will drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle and perform multi-drop duties. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting parcels, doing around 60 to 80 drops per day, around the North East.

The ideal Van Driver will have:

• Previous multi-drop experience
• A valid driving licence
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• Availability to start immediately

GET CONNECTED

Learn more about this role and apply now by submitting your most up to date CV, or by calling our team on 0191 500 0028.

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Connect Appointments are recruiting an experienced Labourer to join and strengthen our clients existing team.

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
• Rate of pay: £12.50 to £12.98 per hour
• Contract: Full-time temporary contract

Based out of Peterlee, but covering the North East. As a skilled Labourer you will be required to, but not be limited to:

• Assisting in the asbestos removal, demolition, soft strip of sites
• Competent use of hand tools on a day-to-day basis
• Keeping the work areas clean and tidy, following all health and safety regulations
• You will be required to travel from site to site with the team
• PPE must be worn at all times when on-site

To be successful, you must hold a valid and current CSCS card, and be experienced working on sites.

Interested? Apply now or call us on 0191 731 4800.

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Are you a skilled PSV Technician looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Connect Appointments is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Durham (DH1) based client as a PSV Technician.

What’s On Offer?

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:30
• £18.50 to £23 per hour

As a PSV Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a fleet of vehicles through planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and reactive repairs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Continuously improving vehicle reliability
• Preparing vehicles for MOT, conducting planned preventative maintenance, and quality checks
• Diagnosing vehicle faults and ensuring high standards of reliability and maintenance

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance
• Proven proficiency in heavy vehicle system maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Ability to carry out inspections and diagnose faults
• An efficient, organised, and disciplined approach to work
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A commitment to maintaining workplace safety and adhering to safety protocols

Ready to Take the Next Step?

APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0191 7314 800.

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