Connect Driver Solutions, one of the most trusted driving and transport recruiters in the North East, have immediate starts available for Class 1 Drivers in Hartlepool!
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right driver!
Location: Hartlepool
Pay Rates: £15 to £22.50 per hour (paid weekly) – occasional nights out required paid @ £25 per night out
Drivers must have experience with walking floor and Curtainsider vehicles.
Working as a Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for conducting routine collections across the North East of England. You will also be responsible for:
- Completing drops in the local area (NO HANDBALLING INVOLVED)
- Prestart vehicle inspections
- Completing relevant paperwork and notes
What You Need as a Class 1 Driver:
- Valid Class 1 licence
- Previous Class 1 driving experience
- Valid DQC and digital tacho cards
- Experience with Curtainsider and Walking floor trailers
- No more than six points on your licence, with no DD, CD, DR, IN, or TT codes accepted
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Apply now to join our team and drive your career forward. Submit your most up-to-date CV or call our driving team on 0191 500 0028 – Let’s get you on the road to success!
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Connect Driver solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Connect Driver Solutions are seeking experienced Class 2 Trade Waste Drivers in Durham on a temporary-to-permanent basis!
What’s on offer?
- Pay rates: £13.56 p/h for the first 40 hours, overtime paid at £20.35 p/h
- Schedule: Day shift, 4am to around 2pm
- This opportunity is temporary with a view for full-time work for the right candidate
- Solo trade waste work once trained
The successful Class 2 Trade Waste Drivers will have:
- Valid CAT C licence
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Valid DQC and digital tacho cards
- Maximum of six points on your licence with no DD, CD, DR, IN, or TT codes accepted
Apply for this role now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or by calling our driving team on 0191 500 0028.
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Connect Driver solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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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Blaster – Stockton-on-Tees
Connect Appointments is looking for a Blaster 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 do?
- Operate and maintain blasting equipment
- Work safely in confined spaces
- Hold a medium risk confined space certificate
- Spot and fix blasting issues
- Adjust blasting settings as needed
- Prepare and load explosives into blast holes
- Track and report blasting progress
- Follow all safety and environmental regulations
What’s on offer?
- Full-time temporary position
- Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm – early finish on Fridays
- £16.62 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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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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