Job Vacancies- West Riding Recruitment

Job Vacancies- West Riding Recruitment Recruitment Agency

West Riding Recruitment is an independently owned recruitment agency born to provide a loyal and committed service to both clients and candidates. Having over fifteen years’ experience within the recruitment industry, we wanted to create a recruitment business where simplicity, honesty and reliability are naturally inevitable. We take time from the outset to understand our clients and candidate re

quirements, therefore we are able to offer a truly bespoke service that other high street recruiters are unable to facilitate on both a timescale and financial aspect. Based in the heart of Wakefield, we are ideally located to reach out to both clients and candidates in Leeds, Doncaster, Pontefract and surrounding areas.

07/05/2026

Transport Planner
📍Wakefield
✅Temp - Perm Contract
⏰Hours of Work- We have 2 positions available to start at 0600 and the other mid-morning until 2200
Salary : Upto £16 per hour dependent on experience

I am delighted to be recruiting for my Client based between Wakefield/Leeds for 2 experienced Transport Planners to join them with immediate effect.
Both positions are offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and review driver routes to maximise operational efficiency
• Manage daily transport schedules in line with the Working Time Directive and driving hours regulations
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal departments
• Monitor and manage driver workloads and performance
• Provide timely updates regarding delays, failed deliveries, or service issues
• Support the wider transport operation with administrative and planning tasks
• Use system-based planning tools to coordinate and optimise routes
Candidate Requirements
• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar logistics/planning role
• Load planning experience is desirable
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and IT skills
• Strong communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience using transport or route planning systems would be advantageous
Hours of Work
We have 2 positions available on to start at 0600 and the other mid morning until 2200
Salary
An hourly rate of up to £16.00 per hour will be offered

24/04/2026

🦺Production Operative
📍Huddersfield, HD2
💵 12.71 per hour - Weekly Pay
✅Temp - Perm Contract

I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Client based in Huddersfield to join their expanding team at their manufacturing site in HD2 on a temporary to permanent basis. The roles is busy, does involve physical lifting and can be demanding, however the benefits and development opportunities available for this expanding business is there for hardworking, loyal Employees.
Duties
You will place the components onto the frames, ensure that the items are securely in place, move them down the line to the next process, then remove the components from the clamps and package the items up ready for delivery to the Customers. The components can be of a heavy, large nature so Candidates do need to be physically fit and be prepared to work as part of a team.
The Ideal Candidate This role is for Candidates who want to learn and develop new skills and to become part of the businesses manufacturing team.
• · Must have attention to detail
• · Experience within an engineering environment
• · Manual handling experience
• · Ideally have experience to interpret engineering drawings
• · Be able to work Rotating Shifts
• · Have own safety shoes/boots
Hours of Work
Morning Shift // 0600-1430 Mon- Fri
Afternoon Shift // 2:00PM – 10:30 pm Mon – Fri
Night Shift // Monday to Friday 10:00PM – 7:30AM

Salary An hourly payrate of £12.71 is offered for the first 12 weeks. Once fully trained a further enhanced hourly pay rate will also be offered.

08/04/2026

👩‍💼Part Time Administration Assistant
📍Batley, WF17
⏰Flexible Working hours - 29 hrs per week
💵20,588 per annum
✅Temporary - Permanent Contract

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking a Warehouse Operations Executive with strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills to support its logistics centre in Batley.

This is a data-driven role where you will play a key part in improving operational efficiency through accurate reporting, analysis, and system management. You will work closely with warehouse and transport teams to turn data into actionable insights that support performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support across warehouse functions
Maintain accurate systems, records, and documentation
Use Microsoft Excel to:
Build, maintain, and develop spreadsheets
Analyse operational data and identify trends
Produce regular and ad-hoc reports
Track KPIs and performance metrics
Monitor and report on:
Stock movement and inventory levels
Transport and fleet performance
Environmental and waste data
Financial and operational KPIs
Support system management, including logistics and transport platforms
Coordinate with freight forwarders and ensure all export and compliance documentation is accurate
Liaise with transport providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Maintain health & safety records and training data
Identify opportunities to improve processes through better data use and reporting
Support coordination of third-party contractors
Deliver high levels of internal communication and customer service
Ensure compliance with company policies and data protection standards
Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting)
Proven experience working with large datasets and producing reports
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Understanding of warehouse or logistics operations
Awareness of health & safety practices
Desirable:

Experience with advanced Excel functions (e.g., lookups, data modelling, dashboards)
Experience in warehouse, logistics, or eCommerce environments
Familiarity with warehouse or transport management systems
Key Competencies

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to translate data into meaningful insights
Strong relationship-building and teamwork skills
Proactive and continuous improvement approach
High level of professionalism and accountability
Additional Information

Ideal for candidates who enjoy working with data, spreadsheets, and operational reporting in a fast-paced environment
Working Hours - Part Time 29 hours per week. Flexible working hours/ days

Salary: £20,588

07/04/2026

CSCS Site Labourers Required - Wednesday 8th April
📍Boston, Lincolnshire
🦺Must have Safety Boots & Hard Hat
✅Ongoing temporary work
💵13.00 - 13.50 per hour with Weekly Pay‼

I’m recruiting for a Site Labourer to assist my Client based in the Boston area to assist on a demolition site on a ongoing basis.

**Must have valid Green CSCS Card**

Duties

Helping with various tasks that are assigned by the site/project managers
Lifting and moving materials on site
Loading materials into skips/designated areas
Ensure that the site is kept clean and materials are stored in an orderly fashion
Report to the site/project managers for tasks that need actioning
Must be able to work under own initiative and under direction
Requirements

Must hold a valid Green CSCS card
Able to follow instructions
Be physically fit and able to load materials into Skips
Have safety shoes/boots and a hard hat

Working Hours – Monday to Thursday 7.30 to 5.00 with 30 minutes for lunch unpaid
Friday 7.30am to 12.00

Payrate
13.00 - 13.50 per hour

Postcode - PE21 7NH

02/04/2026

🛌 ⚒️ NEW ROLE - Upholsterers ⚒️🛌

Based between Wakefield/Dewsbury

Immediate Starts on a Temporary to Permanent basis

You will be joining a business who manufactures high end, luxury beds working with premium fabrics.

Working within a modern, professionally equipped workshop for a Client who invests in both the latest tools and machinery and provide ongoing personal development for their Employees this is a great opportunity for experienced Upholsterers to be part of their growth plans.

Duties

✅ Upholster bed frames and headboards to a luxury finish

✅ Working with fabrics such as velvet, linen, and boucle

✅ Follow order sheets and collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines

✅ Maintain a high standard of workmanship and a “right first time” approach

✅ Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet brand standards

✅ Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet brand standards

✅ Keep your workspace tidy and organised

✅ Support with general factory tasks when required (packing, loading, moving stock)

Candidate Requirements

✅ We require a minimum of 2 years in an upholstery role

(beds/sofas/furniture)

✅ Excellent attention to detail

✅ Good balance of both speed and quality

✅ Understanding of working with high quality products

⏰ Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 0800 – 1700

💷 Payrate

Up to £16.00 per hour based upon experience

☎️ Please contact Rebecca for more information - 01924 650404

02/04/2026

🛌 ⚒️ NEW ROLE - Frame Maker/Joiner ⚒️🛌

Based between Wakefield/Dewsbury

Immediate Starts on a Temporary to Permanent basis

You will be joining a business who manufactures high end, luxury beds working with premium fabrics.

Working within a modern, professionally equipped workshop for a Client who invests in both the latest tools and machinery and provide ongoing personal development for their Employees this is a great opportunity for experienced Upholsterers to be part of their growth plans.

Duties

✅ Fabricating and assembling bed frames, headboards and footstools

✅ Working with both hardwood and softwood

✅ Using hand tools and machinery safely and efficiently

✅ Following order sheets to meet production targets

✅ Ensuring all frames are structurally sound and upholstery-ready

✅ Supporting with general production duties when required

✅ Maintaining a clean and safe workspace

Candidate Requirements

✅ Minimum 2 years’ experience in joinery, frame making or furniture production

✅ Good speed while maintaining accuracy and quality

✅ Confident using woodworking machinery and hand tools

✅ Ability to read and work from order sheets

✅ Reliable with a strong work ethic

✅ Team player with a positive attitude

✅ Experience in bed or sofa frame making is an advantage but not essential.

⏰ Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 0800 – 1700

💷 Payrate

Up to £16.00 per hour based upon experience

☎️ Please contact Rebecca for more information - 01924 650404

26/03/2026

FLT/Order Picker – Afternoon Shift

I’m delighted to be recruiting for my Client based in WF3 for experienced FLT / Picking Operatives. Timber Experience is mandatory for this position!

Afternoon Shift

Mon – Thursday 2:30pm to 11:59pm

Friday 2:20pm to 8pm

Applicants are required to hold a FLT CB license

Duties of the role include:

Picking products from pick sheets
Using FLT to move stock around the warehouse and yard
Loading & unloading HGV Trucks
Keeping the warehouse as tidy as possible
This role is for an immediate start with Weekly Pay

Salary: £12.60 per hour with 2 years experience in Warehouse Operations & an FLT Licence

16/03/2026

💻Ecommerce Product Listers
📍Batley
⏰Monday - Friday

Once again we are so excited to be assisting our Charitable Organisation based in Batley by recruiting for new Team Members to join their fantastic Teams!
We are looking to recruit within 2 areas of the organisation and do require Candidates with relevant experience as detailed below.
Both roles are full-time hours working Monday to Friday 0800 – 1615.
The positions are to list donated items onto various selling platforms to optimise income opportunities for the Charity.
One position will involve listing clothing and Jewellery and the second will be listing books.
Duties
· Listing items onto selling platforms such as Ebay
· Selecting correct categories for the products
· Use of Keywords to promote the items
· Researching pricing of products where necessary
Candidate Requirements
· Retail/clothing industry experience is required and for the books listing role you will need experience of working within a bookshop/reseller or library
· Excellent IT/PC Skills
· Knowledge of various selling/social media platforms
· Attention to detail
· Great work ethic and motivation
Salary
£12.60 - £12.98 based upon experience.
The positions are offered on a temporary to permanent basis.

12/03/2026

🦺FLT/Warehouse Operative🦺
📍Wakefield
⏰Monday - Friday 1400 - 2200
‼ Must have a Driving Licence

We are recruiting on behalf of our Client who are based in Wakefield for an experienced FLT/Warehouse Operative to work on their afternoon shift.

This role is offered on a temporary to permanent basis.

Duties

Handballing stock
Pick and unload stock
Driving the vans in the Yard (must hold full driving licence)
Loading onto vans securely to be transported to our customers
Ensure regular stock counts are conducted and identify any discrepancies
Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in a fast-paced warehouse is ideal but not essential
Previous experience in a fast-paced warehouse is ideal but not essential
Must hold a valid UK Driving License
Must hold FLT Counterbalance License
A positive attitude and eagerness to learn, including completing any required training
Hours of work

This is an afternoon shift working Monday to Friday 1400 - 2200

Salary - £12.30 per hour

10/03/2026

Transport Supervisor
Salary: £15.92 Per hour + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Measham

Overview
We are recruiting for a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities

Supporting the Transport Manager in leading a Safe, Legal and Compliant transport operation on-site and ensuring vehicle checks are carried out to the required standard
Ensuring any non-compliance is reported to the Transport Manager and logged on the relevant system(s)
Ensuring the safe delivery of products and the administration of paperwork to a high-quality standard
De-briefing drivers at end of shifts, communicating updates, information on performance, company news and policy/procedural updates and dealing with day-to-day driver issues
Qualifications

Experience in transport compliance
Supervisor or Team Leader experience
IT literate and comfortable using different systems
Comfortable working in the yard in all weather conditions to check defaults on the vehicles
This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday between 05:00am – 13:00pm

10/03/2026

NEW ROLE - Trainee CNC Machinist - Pudsey
I am delighted to be recruiting on behalf of my Client based in Pudsey for a Trainee CNC Machinist to join their Team.
The position is available for someone who wishes to become a CNC Machinist and full training will be provided;
Duties
• You will become familiar with working to tight tolerances.
• Producing finished components to drawing specification from New and existing machine programs and adjusting off-sets during running control.
• Ensuring all inspection operations are conducted and controlled to procedure using internal and external micrometers and CMM equipment.
• Documenting and reporting quantities and time operations on SAP and paper.
Shifts
I have the following shift patterns available for Candidates;
Days (either available)
1) 0600 - 1400 Monday to Thursday & 0600 – 1230 Friday
OR
Rotating Shifts
Week 1) 0600 – 1400 Monday to Thursday, 0600 – 1230 noon Friday
Week 2) 1400 – 2345 Monday to Thursday, no working on Friday
Salary
An hourly payrate of £12.71 will be offered, along with a 26% payment uplift when working on the rotating shift pattern Week 2 hours.
Monthly attendance bonus also applies up to £100 per month
Please contact Rebecca on 01924 650404

Address

11 Holmfield Lane
Wakefield
WF27AD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441924650404

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