Connect Driver Solutions, one of the most trusted driving and transport recruiters in the North East, are looking for Class 2 Drivers!

Location: County Durham

Pay Rates: £30,000 to £31,000 per annum

Start times from 2:30am to 6am – working between 7.5 hours and 9 hours per day.

The successful candidate will work every 3 out of 5 Saturdays which attract a premium rate when full-time.

What We’re Looking For – Class 2 Drivers for multi drop/trunking work in the North of England; delivering milk and cream to hospitals, shops, wholesalers in milk trollies, using tail lift.

Your Responsibilities as a Class 2 Driver:

Operate Class 2 vehicles safely and efficiently
Manual handling upon delivery
Perform regular vehicle checks to ensure safety and compliance
Comply with WTD, driver hours & rest periods

What You Need as a Class 2 Driver:

Valid CAT C licence/LGV 2/HGV 2 licence
Minimum of 1 year’s experience with Class 2 vehicles
Valid DQC and digital tacho cards
No more than six points on your licence, with no DD, CD, DR, IN, or TT codes accepted

Check out our Google reviews to find out why our workers choose Connect Driver Solutions.

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 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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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.

CASUND

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

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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Connect Appointments are seeking individuals with previous telephone experience to become a Telephone Sales Representative with one of the largest distributors of packaging products in the UK.

Based within Billingham, this is a full-time permanent role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; paid at a competitive rate of £24,000 per annum.

Working as a Telephone Sales Representative your duties and responsibilities will include promoting, selling and obtaining orders from prospective customers over the phone. Combined with:

Making outbound calls to generate sales
Building B2B relationships with customers
Discussing products and services, assisting customers in selecting those that are best suited for them
Documenting customer information and utilising information already collated

What’s required? Sales experience is essential, along with previous phone experience. Combined with:

Excellent command of the English language
Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
The patience and ability engage customers in conversation
Good sales ability
The ability to handle rejection and stress in soliciting customers
Excellent level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0191 731 4800.

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