Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our growing client in Midlothian on a full-time permanent basis.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time permanent position
• £50,000 to £65,000 per annum

Your duties and responsibilities as a Contracts Manager will include:

• Monitoring progression on site, and day to day operations
• Liaising with internal departments and stakeholders
• Monitor performance and progression against the contracts program
• Maintaining a proactive culture towards the health and safety of all aspects of the site
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors
• Organising and attending progress meetings where required

To be successful in this Contracts Manager position you will ideally have:

• Previous experience of managing simultaneous contracts
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong negotiation skills

If this sounds of interest to you, then apply now or get in touch with our team on 01506 449 947.

CAHEAD

Connect Appointments are recruiting an Estimator/Bid Coordinator to join our Midlothian-based client.

We’re recruiting an experienced Estimator to work out of the Head Office in Midlothian.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• £55,000 to £70,000 per annum

Working as an Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Analyse project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates for instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and supply only quotes
• Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to develop project proposals that meet the client’s needs and budget
• Source pricing for materials and equipment, negotiate pricing with vendors, and evaluate the total cost of ownership
• Identify potential project risks and propose solutions to mitigate them
• Review and analyse project budgets, schedules, and resource requirements
• Provide support during the project execution phase by assisting the project management team in reviewing change orders, identifying cost savings opportunities, and performing project close-out activities
• Maintain accurate records of estimates and cost data for future reference
• Continuously monitor industry trends and technological advancements to stay up to date. with new products and best practices related to instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, and supply only quotes

The successful Estimator will have the following skills, traits and experience:

• Experience in cost control and management
• Experience working in the commercial fitting industry
• Strong understanding of administration and negotiation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in estimating software and tools, as well as Microsoft Excel

Apply now or give us a call on 01506 449 947.

CAHEAD

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join an established packaging business based in Glenrothes.

Our client operates a busy warehouse facility, offering consistent Monday to Friday day shift work in a varied role combining forklift operation with hands-on warehouse duties.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Paid weekly at £13.45 per hour

As a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, your duties will include:

• Safely operating a forklift within a busy warehouse environment
• Scanning packages and processing stock on the warehouse floor
• Stacking and organising large quantities of stock
• Moving goods between storage and loading areas for transport
• Loading and unloading deliveries

To be considered as a Counterbalance Forklift Driver, you will need:

• A valid Counterbalance forklift licence is essential
• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or fast-paced environment
• Be willing to train up to having a Bendi FLT license
• A responsible, safety-focused approach to work

Interested in this Counterbalance Forklift Driver role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Cable Design and Costing Engineer to join an established manufacturer in Dundee.

This is a role with genuine influence, you’ll take customer requirements and turn them into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions, working directly with customers on technical proposals and closely with production to make sure every design stacks up both technically and commercially.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• £40,000 to £50,000 per annum – depending on experience
• Discretionary tax-free bonus scheme + online employee discount platform
• Private medical insurance and life cover
• Company pension, Cycle2Work and on-site parking

As a Cable Design and Costing Engineer, your duties will include:

• Designing wire and cable products to meet customer specs and industry standards
• Producing construction drawings, material specs and manufacturing instructions
• Costing designs across materials, labour and production to keep pricing competitive
• Preparing technical proposals and quotes directly for customers
• Working with production to make sure designs can actually be built
• Running feasibility studies and suggesting changes to improve performance or cut cost

To be considered as a Cable Design and Costing Engineer, you will need:

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven cable design experience in manufacturing – conductors, insulation, shielding and jacketing
• Strong costing and estimating skills
• CAD experience (TurboCAD preferred), plus Excel and Visio
• Working knowledge of standards such as UL, CSA and IEC
• The ability to explain technical detail clearly to non-technical people

Interested in this Cable Design and Costing Engineer role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR

Connect Appointments have exciting opportunities available for Reach FLT Drivers to work with our client in Paisley!

Pay rates: £13.10 per hour, overtime paid up to £19.32 per hour

Schedule: Rotating between the following shifts:

• Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

As a Reach FLT Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Safe operation of a Forklift truck, moving heavy exercise equipment
• General warehouse duties
• Ensuring the working environment is kept clean and tidy

The ideal Reach FLT Driver will have:

• A valid FLT licence (Reach)
• Experience from working in a warehouse environment
• The ability to use computer and IT
• Strong team working skills
• Organisation skills and ability to pay attention to detail

GET CONNECTED

Learn more about this role and apply now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or by calling our team on 0141 212 3740.

CAGLA

Connect Appointments are recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy food production and manufacturing business in Paisley on a temporary-to-permanent basis!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced environment, with the potential of permanent employment for the right candidate. Successful

What’s on offer?

• Temporary-to-permanent position
• Monday to Thursday, 5am starts
• Full training provided

Working as a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Operating and cleaning assembly and production machinery
• Monitoring production and assembly lines throughout the shift
• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients according to batch instructions
• Conducting basic testing and quality checks on products
• Storing goods and raw materials safely and accurately
• Reporting faulty machinery or production issues to supervisors promptly
• Pack, label, and prepare products for shipping and distribution
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the production area

To be successful in this Production Operative job, you will ideally have previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment – with previous food manufacturing experience a distinct advantageous. – but not essential as full training is provided.

We’re seeking people who have:

• Good concentration and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and a reliable, hardworking attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player with a positive attitude.

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0141 212 3740.

CAGLA

Connect Appointments have new opportunities within the Dalmarnock area!

We’re looking for individuals to get started as a Process Operator with one of our leading production and manufacturing clients – full training provided.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time temporary position
• Early shift: 6am to 2pm @ £13.04 per hour
• Back shift: 2pm to 10pm @ £14.29 per hour

As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Working across various production lines
• Conducting quality checking at multiple stages
• Operating light production machinery
• Other general production/manufacturing duties

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment. Combined with the ability to work on your own and as part of a team; able to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Interested? Apply now or give us a call on 0141 212 3740

CAGLA

Scaffolders Required!

Connect Appointments have an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Scaffolder to undertake work in Dundee.

What to expect from the role:

• £27 per hour (CIS)

The ideal Advanced Scaffolder will have a valid UK driving licence (essential) and previous experience within Power & Transmission.

GET CONNECTED

Apply for this Advanced Scaffolder position now by submitting your most up to date CV or by calling our Technical team on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for a Machine Operator to join our market-leading client in Falkirk on a temporary-to-permanent basis! Working within a busy steel frame manufacturing site, you will be responsible for operating the Frame, Truss and Panel machine.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (with an early finish on Fridays)

Pay rate: £14.50 per hour

Working as a Machine Operator:

• Providing support to steel manufacturing operations
• Measuring and cutting using specialist machinery
• Maintaining and updating company documentation
• Maintaining a high degree of care and working to Health & Safety standards

The successful Machine Operator will ideally have experience operating a Frame, Truss and Panel machine (such as the FRAMA 3200), however we can also consider operators that have experience with CNC machinery and following manufacturing drawings.

The location of the site is also easily accessible via public transport.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Get Connected and apply now by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or call our team on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives to join an established manufacturing business based in Kirkcaldy.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am
• Paid weekly at £14.27 per hour

As a Production Operative, your duties will include:

• Working on a fast-paced production line packing and preparing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading stock safely and efficiently
• Moving items within the warehouse as required
• Working accurately as part of a busy production team

To be considered as a Production Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience in a production, warehouse or manufacturing environment – though full training is provided
• A reliable, punctual approach to work
• The ability to work at pace as part of a team

Interested in this Production Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01592 802 541.

CAKIR