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Payroll Assistant

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Payroll Assistant
£27,000 – £29,000
Huddersfield
Permanent

Hamilton Woods are working with a West Yorkshire based client seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, and be confident of working in a fast paced environment.

Whether you’re already working in payroll or eager to take your first step into the profession, this role offers a fantastic development pathway. Covering the cost of your CIPP qualification and provide full support throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the processing of high-volume weekly payrolls
  • Process timesheets, holiday requests, and holiday pay
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with HMRC legislation
  • Process payroll deductions in line with regulations
  • Use payroll systems such as Profile, Tempaid, Access, and P&B as per procedures
  • Handle payroll-related queries via phone and email
  • Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain strict confidentiality
  • Process payroll invoices and send them to clients
  • Support other Head Office operations as required

Requirements:

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Basic understanding of HMRC legislation
  • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll software
  • High attention to detail and accuracy

If you would like to apply for this role, please get in contact with your CV attached to mitch@hamilton-woods.com

Toolroom Technician

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Toolroom Technician
Location: Huddersfield
Hours: Rotating Shifts (6 AM – 2 PM / 2 PM – 10 PM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £40K per annum

Join the Team as a Toolroom Technician!
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision and problem-solving? Major Recruitment’s Technical Division is excited to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing client in Huddersfield. We’re looking for a

Toolroom Technician to keep production running smoothly, tackle challenges head-on, and contribute to the company’s ongoing success.
If you’re ready to make your mark in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, this role is for you!

Your Role at a Glance:

As a Toolroom Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring tools and equipment are maintained to perfection. You’ll support production teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently and safely, while also driving improvements that help the business thrive.

What You’ll Do:

  • Maintain and service tools and production equipment to ensure peak performance.
  • Identify and resolve tooling issues in collaboration with your team.
  • Contribute to improvement initiatives that boost efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Promote a safe working environment and good manufacturing practices.
  • Enhance change-over processes by working closely with production teams.

What You’ll Need:
Essential Skills:

  • Knowledge of safety and quality standards.
  • Expertise in maintaining tooling and production equipment.
  • Hands-on experience with lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and workshop tools.
  • Familiarity with CNC milling and turning, especially XYZ machines.
  • Experience with power press and metal forming equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience in maintaining press tools, rolling tools, and forming tools.
  • Willingness to participate in health and safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred but not essential –
  • NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Abrasive wheel training.

Why Join Us?

  • Challenge Yourself: Work on diverse equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Make an Impact: Be a key player in improving processes and driving success.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values your skills and ideas.
  • Growth Opportunities: Take part in improvement activities that hone your expertise.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Don’t wait-apply online today! If you’re passionate about precision and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. HMIND

Assembly Operative

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Major Recruitment are seeking experienced Assembly Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing business based in th eheart of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire . This role is ideal for candidates who come from a manufacturing or production background and who can confidently work from engineering drawings

Key Responsibilities

– Perform mechanical and/or manual assembly tasks to required specifications.

– Work confidently from engineering drawings, instructions, and work orders.

– Use hand tools and basic workshop equipment safely and effectively.

– Conduct quality checks to ensure components meet required standards.

– Follow production schedules and meet daily output targets.

– Maintain a clean and organised working environment.

– Report any issues, defects, or shortages to supervisors.

– Work collaboratively within a small team to meet production deadlines.

Requirements

– Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (essential).

– Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (highly desirable).

– Strong attention to detail and a high level of manual dexterity.

– Reliability, good timekeeping, and a proactive work ethic.

– Ability to follow health and safety procedures at all times.

Working Hours

  • Monday – Thursday
  • 4-day working week
  • 7:00am – 4:00pm (37 hours per week)

Location

Huddersfield – HD9

Pay & Contract

  • £12.50 per hour
  • Temp to perm contract

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Quality Manager

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We are delighted to be working with a valued client in the manufacturing sector, recruiting a Quality Manager based in Huddersfield, West Yorkhsire, to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

To be successful in this position, you will take responsibility and ownership for managing the Quality Management System and ensuring that processes and manufactured products fully comply with and exceed demanding customer expectations.

The key focus of the role will be to develop and implement ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 over the Group. There are some elements of a system which can be reviewed, or our client is willing for them to start from scratch.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Participate in senior management reviews, directly influencing the business plan and key performance indicators.
  • Continually evolve best working practices and procedures to deliver ISO9001 and ISO14001 excellence and certification.
  • Overall responsibility for the Quality and Procedure Manuals.
  • Mentor, develop and support the Quality Administrator.
  • Co-ordinate and support all QA and QC activities within the company and represent the UK at group level.
  • Manage all customer quality improvement initiatives.
  • Lead supplier quality assessments and improvement initiatives.
  • Responsible for production test & inspection activities and resources.
  • Co-ordinate environmental initiatives.
  • Champion root cause analysis and preventative actions.
  • Actively support New Product Development activities.

Personal skills:

To be successful, you will have previous experience in a similar, senior Quality position within a manufacturing environment. You will excel at delivering the highest levels of best working practices.

Additionally, you will be an outstanding leader with the ability to influence both direct reports and others within the business.

Excellent nenefits package

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Warehouse Operative

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We are recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation for a committed and professional Warehouse Operative. This is an excellent long‑term opportunity offering stability, development, and the potential to secure a permanent position after a 12‑week period.

  • Role: Warehouse Operative
  • Pay Rate: £12.77 per hour
  • Hours: 8:00am – 5:30pm
  • Contract: 12 weeks temp-to-perm
  • Location: Huddersfield, HD2

Overview of the Role: The successful candidate will work as part of a busy warehouse team, supporting the smooth and efficient running of daily operations. This role involves a combination of order picking, stock management, goods handling, and general warehouse upkeep. It requires someone who is reliable, physically capable, and able to work effectively within a team.

Main Duties:

  • Accurately pick and process orders using a tablet-based system
  • Receive, check, and organise incoming goods
  • Assist with loading and unloading deliveries, including manual handling of heavy items
  • Maintain stock levels through organised replenishment and rotation
  • Support inventory checks and stocktaking activities
  • Ensure all work areas are kept clean, safe, and well organised
  • Follow company health & safety guidelines and operational procedures
  • Contribute positively to team targets and daily workflow
  • Candidate Profile:
  • FLT Licence is highly desirable, though not essential
  • Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not required
  • Strong work ethic with a positive, team‑focused attitude
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour
  • Confident using handheld devices and digital picking systems
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Willing to learn and develop within the role
  • What We Offer:
  • Long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • A friendly, collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to build skills and progress within the organisation

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Warehouse Operative

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We are recruiting on behalf of a respected organisation for a committed and professional Warehouse Operative. This is an excellent long‑term opportunity offering stability, development, and the potential to secure a permanent position after a 12‑week period.

  • Role: Warehouse Operative
  • Pay Rate: £12.77 per hour
  • Hours: 8:00am – 5:30pm
  • Contract: 12 weeks temp-to-perm
  • Location: Huddersfield, HD2

Overview of the Role: The successful candidate will work as part of a busy warehouse team, supporting the smooth and efficient running of daily operations. This role involves a combination of order picking, stock management, goods handling, and general warehouse upkeep. It requires someone who is reliable, physically capable, and able to work effectively within a team.

Main Duties:

  • Accurately pick and process orders using a tablet-based system
  • Receive, check, and organise incoming goods
  • Assist with loading and unloading deliveries, including manual handling of heavy items
  • Maintain stock levels through organised replenishment and rotation
  • Support inventory checks and stocktaking activities
  • Ensure all work areas are kept clean, safe, and well organised
  • Follow company health & safety guidelines and operational procedures
  • Contribute positively to team targets and daily workflow
  • Candidate Profile:
  • FLT Licence is highly desirable, though not essential
  • Previous warehouse experience is beneficial but not required
  • Strong work ethic with a positive, team‑focused attitude
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual labour
  • Confident using handheld devices and digital picking systems
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Willing to learn and develop within the role
  • What We Offer:
  • Long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent employment
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • A friendly, collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to build skills and progress within the organisation

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