We are currently looking to recruit a Junior Graphic Designer for our Stoke based manufacturing client.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with flair and ambition.

Job Purpose

To support the design function by creating and adapting visual content in line with brand guidelines. The role is ideal for an entry-level candidate looking to develop their creative and technical design skills within a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce design work in line with established brand guidelines
• Assist with production design using existing customer artwork
• Update and amend existing designs, including livery layouts
• Carry out image editing and formatting tasks
• Create visual layouts for a variety of applications
• Develop vector-based graphics using industry software
• Work collaboratively with senior designers and wider teams
• Ensure version control and accurate file management
• Prepare artwork for production, ensuring correct formats and specifications
• Use digital design tools to support creative output

 Person Specification

 Essential:

• Entry-level candidate with a creative or art-based background (e.g. college leaver)
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Understanding of design principles and layout creation
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills

Desirable:

• Experience with Figma or Adobe XD
• Knowledge of file formats, resolution, and colour modes
• Understanding of CMYK colour processes
• Awareness of fonts and Pantone references

Key Skills & Competencies

• Creativity and visual awareness
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Adaptability and willingness to take feedback

Additional Information

• This is an entry-level role, suitable for someone at the start of their career
• Full training and development will be provided
• Opportunity to progress within the design team

⏰ Hours: Mon-Fri 07.30am – 4.30pm

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fettlers for our client in the local area.

Candidates will have extensive experience, as you will be working at speed and to tight deadlines.  Duties will include Fettling ceramic tableware and other related items.

Hours of work:  06.00am to 14.00pm (days)  14.00pm to 22.00pm (noons) rotating.

A night shift maybe introduced into the above shift pattern.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit additional experienced Assemblers to work in a busy manufacturing environment.  The use of current operational manufacturing techniques together with the use of powered hand tools and machinery will be required for this roll.

Suitable candidates will be have the ability to read from simple technical drawings and text to enable the start of the manufacturing process.

Skills required:

• Ability to read from technical drawings and text
• Have previous recent assembly experience
• Accurate measuring
• Other related duties as and when required

Role

• Working as part of a team whilst observing all aspects of Health & Safety

Hours: Days – Mon – Thurs: 7.30am to 17.00pm (Early finish on Fridays)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Bench Joiner to work in a busy manufacturing environment.  The use of current operational manufacturing techniques together with the use of powered hand tools and machinery will be required for this niche roll.

Suitable candidates will be have the ability to read from simple technical drawings and text to enable the start of the manufacturing process.

Skills required:

• Ability to read from technical drawings and text
• Select suitable timber
• Accurate measuring
• Accurately cutting wood according to drawings and plans minimizing waste
• Other related duties as and when required

Role

• Report any inaccuracies or any other problems before manufacture
• Check all drawings against existing references
• Working as part of a team whilst observing all aspects of Health & Safety

Hours: Days – Mon – Thurs: 6am-5pm and Fri: 6am-4pm.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced Paint Sprayers for our client in the ST3 area. Candidates will have full knowledge of paint spraying and finishing together with all other associated duties and techniques.

Skills and Experience

Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Fully experienced in the preparation of paint spraying
• Ability to spray effectively with a keen eye
• Be able to rectify and finish to a high standard
• Capable of working to demanding deadlines
• Work as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the relevant skills and experience to join a well established team.

Day & Night shifts available

We are recruiting for fully skilled Decal Fitter to join a well established production team. You will apply full-coverage decals to trailers, bodies and cabs, working to specification and maintaining high standards of finish and safety. This role would suit someone practical, organised and confident working independently while meeting production requirements and deadlines.

What you’ll do

• Fit full-coverage decals, including ancillaries, to a consistent high standard.
• Measure, set out and align decals accurately in accordance with job specifications.
• Identify and rectify any rework that arises during production.
• Complete daily check and inspection sheets and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate with managers to meet production sequencing and deadlines.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices in your area.
• Produce work efficiently to agreed timescales.

What you’ll bring

• Proven capability to carry out the full decal fitting process unsupervised.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications and drawings.
• Understanding of type approval considerations relating to decal placement.
• Willingness to mentor and support the training of new staff.
• Flexibility to support other production areas when required.

Tools, safety and compliance

• Daily inspection and safe use of ladders, scissor lifts and heat tools.
• Adherence to PPE and factory rules at all times.
• Compliance with site Health & Safety procedures.
• Correct handling and recycling of waste materials in line with company processes.

We urgently require an experienced Dispatch Operative for our client in the ST6 area.   Although the role does involve using the FLT, this wont be all the time.  It’s a 50/50 role split between warehouse duties.   Suitable candidates will have the following:

• A minimum of 2 years warehouse experience
• An external FLT Licence (Counter balance)
• A positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment
• A conscientious attitude towards work
• Excellent time keeping and attendance

Hours of work are:  06.00am to 17.00pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 15.00pm on Fridays

We are looking to recruit an experienced Goods In / Out operative for our client in the Burslem area.

Candidates will have held a similar role previously, have excellent communication and keyboard skills. Duties will included booking goods and equipment in and out while keeping all relevant records.

Skills required:

• A current FLT Counter balance licence (external)
• Excellent work ethic and communication
• Able to work as part of a team
• Work effectively in a busy environment
• Observe all aspects of Health & Safety
• Keep accurate records

This vacancy is based in the ST6 area and usual hours of work are 6.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, finishing at 3.00pm on a Friday.

This is a temporary to permanent role for suitable applicants

Due to continued growth we are currently recruiting for our Client in the ST3 area.

About the Role
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
▪ Booking goods and materials in and out of a busy department.
▪ Liaising with managers across the organisation and issuing a daily kitting.
▪ Carrying out stores person duties as required.
▪ Previous experience in role/similar.
▪ Previous experience in materials handling.

Hours of work
▪ Hours of Work: Mon-Thurs 7.30am-5.00pm, Fri 7.30am-12.30pm.

This is a temporary to permanent role for suitable applicants

We are currently recruiting for an AFT Coordinator for our client in the Stoke on Trent area.

Job Role

• Overseeing daily operations of a HGV MOT lane
• To coordinate and organize daily work flow and processes through the Lane
• To work alongside the Service Manager liaising with the workshop for MOT tests
• Liaising with customers and arranging bookings with an online portal, emails and telephone calls

Candidate

Would suit someone with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Training within the business and ATF operation will be provided, together with ongoing support.

Benefits

Work uniform provided.  Free on site parking