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Customer Service Advisors
Location: Stockton
Salary/Rate: £18k - £20k
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client, a number of experienced Customer Service Operators to join their team on a permanent basis.
The ideal candidates will have prior experience of handling inbound queries from customers, and resolving issues in a professional and timely manner.
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Sheet Metal Fabricator
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £10.00 - £11.00
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client, experienced Fabricators to join their existing team.
Candidates must hold previous experience in a similar role, and be familiar with working with thin gauge metals.
Potentially a permanent position for the right candidate.
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Manual Machinist
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £12.49/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Manual Machinist for a company based in Darlington.
The ideal candidate would preferably be time served and have the ability to work from engineering drawings.
Potentially a temporary role for the right candidate.
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CNC Miller
Location: Washington
Salary/Rate: £14/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a CNC Miller / Programmer for a company based in Washington.
The ideal candidate must have previous programming experience. Experience working with Hurco VMC would be advantageous but not essential.
Potentially a temp to perm role for the right candidate.
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Maintenance Engineer
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £12 - £13
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Maintenance Engineer for their site in Darlington.
The ideal candidate must have prior experience of repairing machinery in a machine shop environment.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Digital Marketing Manager
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £25k-£30k/year
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Digital Marketing Manager for a company based in Darlington.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1-3 years in a digital marketing role and be qualified to degree level ideally in marketing.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Press Brake Operator
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary/Rate: £10/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Press Brake Operator for a company in Middlesbrough.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience using a press brake and have the ability to work from engineering drawings.
Potentially a temporary to permanent position for the right candidate.
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Powder Coating Operatives
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £8.72/hour
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a number of powder coating operatives for a company based in Newton Aycliffe.
Candidates will be mixing paints and powder coating various metal products and checking they are finished to a high standard. Powder Coating experience is essential.
Potentially a temporary role for the right candidate.
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Warehouse Operators
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £8.72/hour
We are looking to recruit a number of Warehouse Operators for our client based in Darlington.
Candidates should have previous experience in a warehousing environment, and ideally be experienced in the use of hand-held scanners.
Potentially temp to perm positions for the right candidates.
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Recruitment Consultant
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £20k+ DOE
We are currently looking to recruit a Recruitment Consultant to join our team here at Optimum.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in B2B sales, and we will consider those who have not come from a traditional recruitment background.
Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.
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Vertical / Horizontal Borers
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £12.49/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client Vertical / Horizontal Borers for a company based in Darlington.
We are recruiting for both Vertical Borers and Horizontal Borers, it is essential the ideal candidates have previous experience working with manual machines.
Potentially a temporary role for the right candidates.
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Press Setter
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £9.50
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client an experienced Press Setter to join their existing team.
The ideal candidate must have previous heavy press setting experience, ability to work from and understand engineering drawings and SOPs, and familiarity with tooling and tool changes.
Permanent role for the right candidate.
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Civil / Electrical Graduates
Location: London
Salary/Rate: £26,600 p/a
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client, Civil or Electrical Graduates to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch a career with a forward thinking company who offer huge scope for career progression.
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Manual Turner
Location: Billingham
Salary/Rate: £22k-£27k/year
We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client a Manual Turner for a company based in Billingham.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced manual / conventional turner / machinist or toolmaker for a permanent role. Must have the ability to work from engineering drawings and have experience working within a machine shop environment.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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CNC Turner
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £13-£15/hour
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a CNC Turner to join their existing team based in Newton Aycliffe.
The ideal candidate must be able to program and be proficient with Fanuc.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Supply Planning Manager
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £30k-£35k/year
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Supply Planning Manager for a company based in Darlington.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience of managing import / export planning processes and experience of working with Far East suppliers.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Haas CNC Turner
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £15/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Haas Turner for a company based in Newton Aycliffe.
The ideal candidate must be able to program from scratch and have previous Haas experience. Lots of overtime available.
Potentially a permanent role for the right candidate.
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FLT Driver
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £8.89/hour
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a FLT Driver based in Darlington.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience as a FLT Driver and have a valid, in-date flexi / bendi / pivot steer certs.
Potentially long term ongoing work for the right candidate.
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Production Controller
Location: Stanley
Salary/Rate: DOE
We are looking to recruit an experienced Production Controller on behalf of our Stanley based client.
The ideal candidate will be educated in a relevant subject, have experience of production planning and forecasting, excellent Excel skills and experience in using Planning software.
Permanent role for the right candidate.
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Profile Burner
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary/Rate: £10.00/hour
We are looking to recruit on behalf on our client, an experienced Profile Burner to join their company on a temp to perm basis.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience of operating a Profile Burning machine in a steel work environment, able to work from drawings, and able to measure accurately.
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Warehouse Operators
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £8.72
We are currently looking to recruit a number of Warehouse Operators for ongoing work in Darlington.
Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a warehousing environment, and be familiar with using hand held scanning equipment.
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Supply Administrator
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £17k-£18k/year
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Supply Administrator for a company based in Darlington.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience in excel, order processing, purchase orders and invoices.
Potentially a 3 month contract initially for the right candidate.
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Production Operators
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £8.72/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client Assembly Operatives for a company based in Newton Aycliffe.
The ideal candidates must have the ability to use hand tools and read from drawings.
Potentially a temp to perm position for the right candidates.
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CNC Setter / Operator
Location: Shildon
Salary/Rate: £12.28-£13.80/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a CNC Setter / Operator for a company based in Shildon.
The ideal candidate must be able to set / operate on milling.
Potentially permanent afternoons for the right candidate.
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Plasma Cutter
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary/Rate: £10/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Plasma Cutter / Burner for a company in Middlesbrough.
The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with a plasma cutter or a profile burner and must be able to work from engineering drawings.
Potentially a temp to perm role for the right candidate.
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Welders / Platers
Location: Darlington
Salary/Rate: £14.18-£16.04/hour
We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a number of Welders / Platers for a company based in Darlington.
Candidates would ideally be time served, able to read and work from engineering drawings, and have experience of medium to heavy gauge work.
Potentially temporary, on-going work for the right candidates.
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Bench Joiner
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary/Rate: £10-£11/hour
We are currently looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Bench Joiner for a company based in Newton Aycliffe.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Bench Joiner, the position involves, marking and setting out roofs and floors, constructing roofs and floors, installing floorboards, shingling roofs etc.
Potentially a permanent position for the right candidate.