Connect Appointments have a new permanent position for a Health and Safety Manager to join our established client in the Livingston area.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time permanent position (part-time can be considered)
• An annual salary (pro rata) of between £38,000 to £45,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Company car provided

The successful candidate will have experience in M&E, as well as a strong background in an industrial or commercial environment.

In this Health and Safety Manager role you’ll support and improve health, safety and environmental performance across our client’s site. Your day-to-day duties will be to:

• Lead and support reviews of specific risk assessments, and ISO standards
• Administer near miss reporting and support investigations in line with company SOPs, including maintaining tracking systems and records
• Conduct field safety tours, inspections and audits, supporting KPI delivery and monitoring
• Produce and maintain HSE performance metrics, including leading and lagging KPI dashboards
• Apply relevant HSE guidance and standards within operational environments

To be successful in this H&S role, you will hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent. Other key sills, traits and experiences include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coach, influence and engage employees and management on health and safety matters
• Strong ability to interpret complex risk and hazard information and support practical improvements to risk controls within fast-paced operational environments
• Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, HSE guidance and incident investigation methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience using HSE databases and performance reporting systems
• Familiarity with lean management, GMP safety principles and management systems such as ISO 45001 or similar QMS frameworks
• Proactive, systems-thinking team player who can balance safety and production priorities while remaining adaptable and solution focused
• Any risk management qualifications are desirable
• A full driving licence is required for this role

Interested or want to learn more? Submit your CV below or give us a call on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Welder/Fabricator to join a global manufacturing business based in Livingston on a permanent basis.

Our client is a well-established, globally recognised manufacturer offering an excellent benefits package and a £1,000 sign-on bonus for successful candidates.

What’s on offer?

• £1,000 sign-on bonus
• Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4pm
• £16 per hour, paid weekly
• Immediate starts available

As a Welder/Fabricator, your duties will include:

• Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings
• TIG and MIG welding across a variety of fabrication projects
• Working on general sheet metal work and light fabrications
• Using hand tools and power tools to trim, cut and fit components
• Adhering to all health and safety procedures at all times

The ideal Welder/Fabricator will have:

• A minimum of 2 year’s experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• Proven TIG and MIG welding skills in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• A valid driving licence (preferred but not essential)

What else is on offer?

• Salary sacrifice pension matched up to 8%
• Bonus scheme and sick pay scheme
• Group life insurance and retail discount scheme
• On-site parking

Interested? Apply now or call our technical team on 01324 464 951.

CATECH

Connect Appointments is recruiting Order Pickers to join an established logistics business based in Bathgate on a full-time ongoing basis, with the opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidates.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• You work 5 days out of 7 – working back shift
• Start time of 16:30/17:30 till finish – circa 8/9 hours per shift
• Paid weekly at £15.20 to £19 per hour:
• £15.20 per hour between 4am and 10pm
• £19.00 per hour between 10pm and 4am

As an Order Picker, your duties will include:

• Using headsets, barcodes and serial numbers to locate and pick correct items for shipment
• Safely picking items from shelves and packaging completed orders
• Unloading deliveries and assisting with the distribution of goods throughout the warehouse
• Completing all necessary invoicing and paperwork accurately
• Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse environment

To be considered as an Order Picker, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment
• The ability to operate picking machines and carry out manual picking as required
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• A reliable, team-focused approach to work

Interested in this Order Picker role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

• Ongoing temporary position
• Day shift hours on a 2-week rotating rota
• £13.50 to £14.45 per hour – paid weekly

• Safely operating a Counterbalance forklift within a busy warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Picking and packing products accurately to meet production and dispatch requirements
• Moving, stacking and relocating stock to designated areas
• Adhering to health and safety standards throughout the shift

• A valid external Counterbalance forklift licence
• Previous picking and packing experience alongside FLT operation
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to site locations
• Flexibility to work on a rota pattern

Connect Appointments is recruiting Order Pickers and VNA Drivers to join an established logistics business based in Livingston.

Our client operates a busy warehouse facility with two positions available to suit candidates with different experience levels.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary positions
• Monday to Friday, 2pm to 8:30pm
• £12.75 per hour – VNA Drivers rise to £12.95 after training

As an Order Picker or VNA Driver, your duties will include:

• Picking, packing and processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Operating warehouse machinery and VNA trucks to move and stack stock
• Using handheld scanners for stock management and order processing
• Completing relevant paperwork and adhering to all health and safety procedures

Please note: The VNA Driver role involves working at heights of up to 9.5 metres and manual handling of boxes weighing between 2kg and 20kg.

To be considered, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or order picking environment
• VNA Drivers must hold a valid VNA licence with previous FLT experience
• Experience using handheld scanners and good attention to detail

Interested in this Order Picker or VNA Driver role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

Connect Appointments is recruiting PCB Soldering Operatives to join an established manufacturing business based in Livingston on a temporary ongoing basis.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position
• £12.71 per hour, paid weekly

As a PCB Soldering Operative, your duties will include:

• Hand soldering SMT components to a consistently high standard
• Assembling and repairing electronic PCBs
• Carrying out fault finding and repair of electronic assemblies
• Performing mechanical assembly tasks as required
• Following technical diagrams and drawings accurately throughout production

To be considered as a PCB Soldering Operative, you will need:

• Proven experience in PCB hand soldering and SMT component work
• Knowledge of aerospace, military or medical industry standards
• Experience in fault finding and electronic repair
• The ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and drawings accurately
• A precise, detail-focused approach to work

Interested in this PCB Soldering Operative role? Apply now.

CAIM

Connect Driver Solutions is recruiting Class 1 Tramper Drivers for ongoing work based out of Bathgate, with the opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Our client is an established logistics business offering a variety of shift patterns across all seven days, with competitive day, night and weekend rates.

What’s on offer?

• Ongoing temporary position with the possibility of permanent employment
• Variety of shift patterns available across all 7 days
• Monday to Friday (days or nights) at £17.25 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday at £20.00 per hour
• £25.00 overnight expenses
• Paid weekly

The successful Class 1 Tramper Driver will have:

• A valid Class 1 (C+E) licence held for a minimum of 6 months
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No DR, DD, DG, IN or TT endorsements

Interested? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 946 or 07899 891981.

CACDS

Connect Appointments is recruiting an Assistant Warehouse Manager to join an established retail distribution business based in Livingston on a full-time permanent basis.

Our client operates a large, busy distribution centre in Livingston, offering a back shift position with a competitive salary and a clear operational remit from day one.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday, 11am to 9pm
• £32,000 to £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

As an Assistant Warehouse Manager, your duties will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the distribution centre and warehouse operative team
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, productivity and timekeeping across the site
• Ensuring work is allocated, completed and reported accurately within required timescales
• Assisting with training, mentoring and the development of a multiskilled workforce
• Supporting grievance meetings, return to work interviews and disciplinary processes
• Managing consumables ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Implementing procedures and responding quickly to operational change

To be considered as an Assistant Warehouse Manager, you will need:

• Previous experience in a warehouse management or supervisory role within a large, fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including stock and inventory processes
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively
• Excellent communication skills with experience engaging a range of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using warehouse management systems
• Experience in retail or FMCG distribution is advantageous

Interested in this Assistant Warehouse Manager role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

Connect Appointments is recruiting Packaging Operatives to join an established food production business based in Broxburn on a temporary ongoing basis, with the opportunity for permanent employment.

Our client operates a busy chilled production facility, offering consistent Monday to Friday work with a competitive hourly rate and full training provided.

What’s on offer?

• Temporary ongoing position with the opportunity for permanent employment
• Monday to Friday, 06:05 to 14:25
• £13.09 per hour, paid weekly
• Full training provided

As a Packaging Operative, your duties will include:

• Picking, packing and monitoring quality control of products on a fast-paced production line
• Operating sharp knife machinery safely in line with site procedures
• Manual handling and weighing of products accurately
• Supporting general production duties as required

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

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good time keeping and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Access to your own transport due to the location and shift hours

Please note this role involves working in a cold environment – full PPE is provided.

Interested in this Packaging Operative role? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

CALIV

A new opportunity has arisen with one of our Broxburn-based clients.

We’re seeking reliable individuals to become Packaging Operatives with our food production client.

What’s on offer?

• A temporary ongoing opportunity – with a permanent role for the right candidate
• Working Monday to Friday, 06:20 to 14:40
• Paid weekly £12.71 per hour

Working as a Packaging Operative, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packing of products
• Monitoring quality control of products and raw material
• Using relevant production machinery and equipment
• Working on a fast-paced production line
• Manual handling and weighing of products
• Other general warehouse/labourer duties

To be successful you will have previous experience within a warehouse, production or manufacturing environment – full training is provided. Other desirable skills and traits include:

• The ability to safely and correctly stack goods on pallets for bulk shipments
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to spend long periods of time on your feet
• Ability to work on your own and in a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Excellent time keeping

Please Note – You will be working in a cold environment; full protective equipment will be provided.

Interested? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944 and we’ll do the rest!

CALIV