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We are experienced suppliers of Industrial and Driving staff throughout East Anglia. All communication with Oak Employment will be efficient and friendly.

With over 20 years experience we are confident that we can recruit high quality temporary workers locally for both temporary and permanent positions. We believe that complete honesty and transparency is the perfect foundation to build a long standing relationship with businesses and temporary workers. We believe in taking the time to listen to our clients and our temporary workers to ensure that each job is filled with the right person. We are contactable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which means we are always here to help. With excellent geographic knowledge of East Anglia you can rely on Oak Employment to recruit effectively.

19/10/2026

Full-Time Warehouse Operatives
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk.

Our client is currently recruiting full-time Warehouse / Production Operatives to join their expanding team.
No experience required – full training provided!

Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 6:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: 6:30am – 1:00pm
No weekend work!

Pay Rates (PAYE):
£13.10 per hour
Fully Trained: £13.85 per hour
Progressive pay increases as your training progresses!

Job Duties:
Basic assembly and machine operation
Working across different areas of the production facility
Some heavy lifting involved
Clean and organised working environment

Benefits:
No experience needed – full training provided
Career progression with structured training and pay increases
National company offering excellent job security
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension contributions
On-site canteen
Clean, modern facility
Easy-to-use online payslip portal
No weekends – work-life balance guaranteed!

16/10/2026

🚜 Forklift Sideloader Driver

Location: Earls Colne, Essex
Pay: £14.45–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Sideloader Driver to join our client’s busy distribution yard in Earls Colne, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for secure, long-term employment with the potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities
Operating a forklift sideloader safely and efficiently.
Loading and unloading vehicles within a busy distribution yard.
Moving and positioning stock safely around the yard.
Following all health and safety procedures.
Supporting the wider yard team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements
A current, valid sideloader forklift licence.
Previous experience operating a sideloader is essential.
Own transport is essential due to the remote location.
A reliable, safety-conscious approach to work.
The ability to work effectively in a busy distribution environment.

What's on Offer?
£14.45–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Monday to Friday working hours — 6:00am to 3:00pm.
Full-time, temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
Weekly pay.
Pension contributions.
Holiday pay.
Free on-site car parking.
Casual dress.
The opportunity for secure, long-term employment

14/10/2026

Production Operative – Hadleigh, Suffolk

Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour PAYE
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Near Hadleigh, Suffolk
Job Type: Temporary, ongoing until Christmas, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join our client’s busy factory team based near Hadleigh, Suffolk.

This is an ongoing temporary opportunity until Christmas, with the potential for a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate.

The Role

Working in a busy factory environment, your duties will include:

Preparing products for dispatch.
Counting and weighing products accurately.
Completing the necessary paperwork and production records.
Assisting with general production duties as required.
Undertaking some heavy lifting as part of the role.

The Ideal Candidate
Must have their own transport due to the remote location.
Has good attention to detail and accuracy.
Is comfortable working in a busy, hands-on factory environment.
Can complete paperwork accurately and follow instructions.
Is reliable, punctual and happy to work as part of a team.
Is physically able to undertake some heavy lifting.

What's on Offer?
£13.75 per hour PAYE.
Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Weekly pay.
Holiday pay.
Pension contributions.
Free on-site parking.
Casual dress code.
Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

13/10/2026

General Labourer / Warehouse Operative
Location: Near Needham Market, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Pay: £14.00 per hour PAYE

Contract: Ongoing, at least until Christmas, with the possibility of a permanent position

We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer / Warehouse Operative to join our expanding client based near Needham Market, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and established organisation offering stability and the potential for a permanent position.

The Role
The role will involve working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions within a busy manufacturing environment.
Duties will include:
General labouring and warehouse duties
Heavy lifting as required
Preparing products and materials for manufacturing
Learning product knowledge and production processes
Using power tools when required
Preparing and packing goods for dispatch
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Working as part of a busy and supportive team

Requirements
Previous warehouse, manufacturing or labouring experience is beneficial but not essential
Full training will be provided
Ability to carry out physical work and heavy lifting
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Reliable and punctual
Good attitude and willingness to learn
Own transport is essential due to the remote location.

Benefits
£14.00 per hour PAYE
Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension contributions
On-site car parking
Casual dress
Ongoing work with the potential for a permanent position
Opportunity to join a large organisation offering long-term stability

09/10/2026

Forklift Counterbalance driver required in Mildenhall.

Current licence required.

This is full time temp to perm.

Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 6:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: 6:30am – 1:00pm
No weekend work!

£13.50 per hour PAYE.

Working outside in a yard environment.

07/10/2026

CSCS LABOURER – STOWMARKET

We are currently looking for a CSCS Labourer to work on a building site in Stowmarket.

📅 Start: 19th October
📅 Initial duration: Until at least 5th December, with the possibility of an extension
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
💷 Pay: £15.00 per hour PAYE
💰 Paid: Weekly

Requirements
Current CSCS card – essential
Previous experience working on a building site
Physically fit and able to carry out heavy lifting
Reliable and hardworking
Able to commit to the full duration of the project

Benefits
£15.00 per hour PAYE
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension contributions
Free on-site car parking
Potential for further work with our client once this project finishes

06/10/2026

Machine Operator – Woodbridge Area
Temp to Perm | Full Time | Immediate Start

We have an excellent opportunity based near Woodbridge for our client, a market leader within their industry. They are seeking a Machine Operator to join their team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.

Own transport is essential.
Not food production.

Pay Rates:
£13.25 per hour (PAYE) during training
Full training will be provided — no previous experience required.

Shift Pattern:
2-week rotating shift pattern:
6:00am – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 10:00pm
10:00pm – 6:00am

Key Responsibilities:
Operating machinery (full training provided)
Preparing orders
Packing products
General production duties

Requirements:
Comfortable with physical work and some heavy lifting
Own transport is essential due to rural location
Reliable and able to work rotating shifts

Benefits:
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Long-term job stability (temp-to-perm opportunity)
Casual dress
On-site car parking
Full training provided
Progression opportunities

02/10/2026

Driver / Warehouseman
Location: Braintree Essex
Job Type: Full Time 8:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday (some flexibility required)
Wage: £12.71 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Own transport essential due to rural location of warehouse

The Role:

You will be part of a team responsible for completing scheduled deliveries / collections within London / South East with a focus on client satisfaction. The role will also involve assisting the warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be a confident individual, able to work both alone and as part of a team, with excellent attention to detail, and hold strong communication skills.

What you’ll do:

· Represent the company in a professional manner helping to build strong relationships with customers

· Deliver and / or collect throughout the South East.

· Assist with any onsite customer issue in a polite and effective manner

· Ensure vehicle inspections are carried out and defects reported

· Assist with keeping premises and van clean & tidy

· Warehouse duties as directed by management

What we are looking for:

· Eager to Learn, switched-on, and ready to absorb all the training provided

· Someone looking to settle into a long-term role

· Excellent verbal & written communication

· Strong organisational skills and resilience under pressure

· Physically fit with good level of stamina due to consistent heavy lifting

· Full clean UK driving license preferred

· Experience driving LWB vans in City environments

· Be 21 or over (due to vehicle insurances)

What we offer:

· Hourly pay of £12.71

· 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with service) plus bank holidays

· Continuous training and support

· Company pension

· Onsite parking

· Uniform and PPE

29/09/2026

General Labourer / Warehouse Operative

Location: Near Needham Market, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Pay: £14.00 per hour PAYE

Contract: Ongoing, at least until Christmas, with the possibility of a permanent position

We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer / Warehouse Operative to join our expanding client based near Needham Market, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and established organisation offering stability and the potential for a permanent position.

The Role
The role will involve working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions within a busy manufacturing environment.

Duties will include:
General labouring and warehouse duties
Heavy lifting as required
Preparing products and materials for manufacturing
Learning product knowledge and production processes
Using power tools when required
Preparing and packing goods for dispatch
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Working as part of a busy and supportive team

Requirements
Previous warehouse, manufacturing or labouring experience is beneficial but not essential
Full training will be provided
Ability to carry out physical work and heavy lifting
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Reliable and punctual
Good attitude and willingness to learn
Own transport is essential due to the remote location

Benefits
£14.00 per hour PAYE
Monday to Friday, 6:00am–3:00pm
Weekly pay
Holiday pay
Pension contributions
On-site car parking
Casual dress
Ongoing work with the potential for a permanent position
Opportunity to join a large organisation offering long-term stability

25/09/2026

We are recruiting a Production Operative / Window Fabricator for our client in Witham, Essex. This is a full time position following a successful trial period. Previous window fabricating experience, machine operating experience or something very similar is essential.

The successful candidate will be learning different departments as they progress through the window making process, such as hanging line/ learning the different furniture options and ranges for each of the windows/ supporting the stores department putting customer and window packs together/ glass inspection plus much more.

Monday to Thursday 6am to 2.30pm, Friday 6am to 2pm.

Pay - £12.71 per hour PAYE.

Benefits of this role:

Temp to Perm position available
Easy access by public transport
Large company offering excellent job security
Excellent training package
The successful applicant will receive 20 days holiday per year increasing each year by 1 day up to a maximum of 25 days excluding bank holidays.
Part of an Employee Owned Trust after 1 years employment.
Birthday day off after 1 years employment.
Life Assurance
Free Parking
Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay
Pension Contributions

Address

Ipswich
IP53SL

Telephone

+441473354564

Website

http://www.oakemployment.co.uk/

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