Connect Driver Solutions have a new opportunity with our logistics and distribution client in Bathgate, West Lothian. We’re seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor to join the site on a permanent basis.

What’s on offer?

• A full-time permanent position
• Working week of Wednesday to Saturday – 48 hours
• A salary of £33,990 per annum
• Company pension contributions
• Discounts with a number of well-known brands
• Wellbeing support
• And more!

Working within the transport department, you will assist the Transport Manager in leading the team and maintaining high standards of performance, efficiency, and service.

Your day-to-day duties include, but not limited to:

• Overseeing the daily running of the transport operation, including dispatch, driver check-ins, and tracking ongoing jobs
• Conducting driver debriefs, ensuring information flows smoothly across the team
• Planning ahead to make the best use of vehicles and drivers, helping to reach operational and commercial targets
• Supporting the planning and execution of compliance activities in line with company standards and industry rules
• Providing regular operational updates and highlight opportunities to improve processes or service levels
• Handling enquiries confidently across email, phone, and in person, acting as a central contact for transport-related issues
• Responding to vehicle issues or breakdowns and help minimise downtime
• Encouraging a positive team culture by working collaboratively and supporting colleagues when needed

To be successful within this Transport Supervisor role, you must have experience within a transport or logistics environment. Combined with a good understanding of Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations and EU driver hours.

Other key skills, traits and experience include:

• Able to communicate clearly with drivers, colleagues, and management
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and routes
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting daily deadlines
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Interested or want to learn more? Submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch, or give us a call on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Driver Solutions are recruiting Class 1 Drivers to work with our Bathgate based logistics and distribution client.

This driving job involves trunking work from Bathgate to Birtley (Tyne and Wear), Carnforth (Lancashire), Inverness, Aberdeen and Fort William.

What’s On Offer?

• Ongoing temporary work
• Runs available from Monday to Sunday
• Flexibility available with times – day, back and night shift hours
• Paid weekly at £16 to £18.50 per hour
• Immediate starts available

What You Need?

• A valid C1 licence, with a minimum of 6 month’s experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No DR, DD, CD, IN, or TT codes accepted
• A valid CPC and tacho card

Apply now to join our team as a Class 1 Driver and drive your career forward.

Submit your most up-to-date CV or call our driving consultants on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for some to join our Livingston based food manufacturing client.

We’re looking for an experienced individual to become a Quality Assurance/Line Supervisor on a temporary basis – training will be given in both departments.

• Working 5 days over 7 – from 6am to 3pm
• Paid weekly at £12.65 per hour

In this role, you will ensure that production standards are met and maintained for all goods. Performing checks on random samples from a production line to ensure all products, labelling and packaging meets customer specifications.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible for carrying out production assessments of products
• Record results and allocate according to the customer requirements
• To ensure that finished products comply with specification
• Conduct inspections accurately as and when required in the production schedule
• Calibrate production equipment

• Check daily orders and allocate personnel to tasks

• Ensure the job is being done effectively and efficiently whilst work Safety standards are being met
• Ensure that all products are being checked and packed properly to customer/product specifications
• Fill in relevant paperwork needed for productivity

To be successful within this position, you will ideally have experience of working within a production environment. Combined with relevant experience of working within a fast-paced environment, and a good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Other key skills, traits and experience includes:

• Able to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Be computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organise yourself and others
• Pallet truck training will be provided for Line Supervisor part of this position

Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944.

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Connect Appointments have a new opportunity within the Livingston area for a Press Brake Operator to join our client’s growing team on an on-going basis.

What’s on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:00 – with an early Friday finish
• £12.30 to £12.50 per hour – depending on experience

Working as a Press Brake Operator your duties will include:

• Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punches for each job
• Measure and inspect completed parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Make necessary adjustments to the machine settings to achieve desired results
• Setting up and operating the press brake machine to bend, shape, and form metal sheets as per engineering drawings and specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise during the production process
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations to maintain a safe working environment
• Perform routine maintenance on the press brake machine to ensure its optimal performance

To be successful you will ideally have proven experience as a Press Brake Operator within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal fabrication industry. Combined with:

• Proficient in setting up and operating brake press machinery
• Strong knowledge of metalworking techniques, tool, and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent mathematical and measurement skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in dependently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects when required

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to work in the manufacturing sector. APPLY NOW or give us a call on 01506 449 944 to get started.

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Connect Appointments have a new opportunity available for a skilled Mechanical Fitter in Livingston. This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter from a heavy manufacturing background to join one of the biggest companies in the UK in their industry!

Schedule: 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm

Pay rate: £19.63 per hour (PAYE), £24 per hour (CIS)

The ideal Mechanical Fitter will possess a solid background in site maintenance, covering pumps, compressors, mechanical drivers, hydraulics and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will also have:

• Served a recognised apprenticeship
• Previous experience working with fast-moving conveyor systems
• Basic 3-phase electrical experience (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in both preventative and reactive maintenance
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

Connect Appointments is a leading independent recruitment agency that prides itself on taking care of its workers. Apply for this role now to build lasting, valuable relationships with both our expert consultants and excellent clients that will benefit you throughout your career.

GET CONNECTED

Learn more about this role and APPLY NOW by submitting your most up-to-date CV, or call Derek for a chat on 01324 464 955.

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Connect Appointments have an immediate opportunity for Welder/Fabricators with experience working in a manufacturing environment to join our global client in Livingston!

**Successful candidates will be paid a £1,000 sign-on bonus!**

Immediate starts available!

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 4pm

Pay rate: £16 per hour

As a Welder/Fabricator, you will:

• Read & work from detailed drawings
• Possess Tig and Mig Welding skills
• Work on a variety of jobs, ranging from general sheet metal work, to light fabrications
• Use hand tools and power tools to trim, cut and fit components into the final product.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures

The successful Welder/Fabricator will undergo a skills test prior to starting. You will also have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Welder/Fabricator
• A valid driving licence (preferred, but not essential)
• Excellent communication skills

Our client provides a wide range of benefits for their employees, including:

• Salary sacrifice pension (matched up to 8%)
• Bonus scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Group life insurance
• Retail discount scheme
• On-site parking
• And more!

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

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Connect Appointments are seeking reliable and motivated people to join our internationally renowned food production and manufacturing client in Bathgate, West Lothian, as Bakery Production Operatives.

What’s on offer?

• Full training provided
• Immediate starts available
• Choice of day or night shift:
• Day Shift: Flexi shifts from 7am to 7pm @ £12.21 per hour
• OR
• Night Shift: Flexi shifts from, 7pm to 7am @ £12.70 per hour

Working as a Bakery Production Operative, your duties will include conducting quality checks on supplies and produced goods, assisting at various stages of the production line, picking and packing the produced products, and other general production/warehouse duties as required.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, APPLY NOW or call us on 01506 449 944 to become a Bakery Production Operative!

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Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a number of reliable individuals to join our Livingston based client’s team, as Warehouse Parcel Sorters – this is a temporary ongoing position!

What’s on offer? Various flexi shifts available between Monday and Saturday.

• Starts between 4am and 6am, lasting until around midday

Pay rate: £12.21 to £14.65 per hour – paid weekly directly into your bank account

As a Warehouse Parcel Sorter your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Scanning and sorting parcels to the postcodes
• General picker packer, warehouse and labourer duties
• Keeping your working area tidy
• General warehouse work

To be successful you will ideally have previous experience in a warehouse, parcel sorting or other fast-paced environment. Combined with good communication skills; the ability to work on your own and as part of a team; and follow both written and verbal instructions.

What extra you will get?

• Immediate starts available
• Flexi shifts on offer
• On-going work
• A fun and safe working environment

Apply now or give us a call on 01506 449 944, and we’ll do the rest.

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DUE TO LOCATION AND STARTS TIMES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR OWN TRANSPORT!

Join one of the area’s best logistics and distribution companies! Connect Appointments are looking for reliable individuals to become an Order Picker with our clients warehouse team.

Working within their Bathgate facility, this is a full-time ongoing position, with shifts rota based between:

• 5am start times, with finish times circa 12pm – paid at £15.20 per hour*
• 6am start times, with finish times circa 1pm/3pm – paid at £15.20 per hour*

*Please be aware that this is the cost from December 1st 2025.

As a Order Picker, your duties will include: Using headsets, barcodes and serial numbers to locate the correct items for shipment, ensuring inventory is managed accurately. Combined with:

• Safely picking items from shelves
• Packaging completed orders
• Building pallets
• Moving pallets around the warehouse
• Assisting with the distribution of goods throughout the warehouse
• Performing warehouse cleaning duties if necessary

To be successful in this Order Picker position, you will ideally have: Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment; The ability to follow both written and verbal instructions; The ability to using picking machines in warehouses and manually pick items; The ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

What’s the next move? Apply now or give us a call on 01506 449 944, and we’ll do the rest!

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FLT DRIVER OPPORTUNITY IN LIVINGSTON!

Connect are recruiting experienced Forklift Drivers to join one of our Livingston based production and manufacturing client.

This is a full-time ongoing position with immediate starts available, working 5 days over 7, from 05:30 to 15:30 – paid weekly at £13.67 per hour.

Working as a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, as a Forklift Driver you may also need to undertake general warehouse duties as and when needed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
• Safely using a forklift to stack and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas using a forklift
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Ensuring forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods

To be successful in this position you will have a valid license, combined with: Excellent spatial awareness and attention to detail; The physical ability to perform manual labour; The ability to work well in a team; Knowledge of warehouse H&S requirements; The ability to itemise and record stock for inventories.

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

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