key operator jobs in Pontefract

You will play a key role in delivering against customer requirements while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Group Operations and Supply Chain Director, you will be instrumental in shaping operational strategy and supporting long-term business growth.

A leading retail company in Pontefract is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee store operations, ensure customer service excellence, and manage team dynamics. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management and a strong understanding of customer service principles. Responsibilities include coordinating resources, coaching staff, and maintaining high operational standards. This role...

Job Description This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to take responsibility for preparing, developing, and analysing relevant Cost and Yield accounts, identifying root causes of any discrepancies and leading the end-to-end reporting process.THE BENEFITS:Pension + Parking THE ROLE: The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:Calculate the daily operational variances including...

You will play a key role in delivering mechanical design solutions across multiple projects, taking part in internal and external design reviews and supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. The business operates within industrial and energy related sectors, delivering engineered solutions to a wide range of customers.

Job Description Process Lead Initial 12-month FTC Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site Join our snack-loving team Were looking for a Process Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move. About the role As a Process Lead, youll play a key role in...

You will need tobe hands-on, detail-orientated and capable of balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. - Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and cash flow reports. - Develop, monitor and manage budgets to support business growth and profitability.

Road Freight Groupage Manager Pontefract | Office-based £45,000 - £50,000 A well-established UK and European road freight operator is continuing to invest in its groupage capability and is now looking to appoint an experienced Road Freight Groupage Manager to lead a small but expanding team in Pontefract. This is a key operational role for a groupage specialist who enjoys building structure,...

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to take responsibility for preparing, developing, and analysing relevant Cost and Yield accounts, identifying root causes of any discrepancies and leading the end-to-end reporting process. THE BENEFITS: Pension + Parking THE ROLE: The duties of this role include, but are not limited to: Calculate the daily operational variances including meat costs...

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 31 hours per week. As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and...

Experienced Transport Night Controller - Wakefield Knottingley Location: Wakefield - Knottingley Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Hours: 18:00 - 06:00 (12-hour shifts) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Salary: Approx. £31,858 per annum Pay Rates: £15.40 per hour between 18:00 - 04:00 £13.39 per hour between 04:00 - 18:00 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Night Controller to join...

You will manage teams, drive operational efficiency, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. The role is client-facing, engaging with water authorities, housing developers, and supporting expansion into rail and power sectors.

You will manage this area taking responsibility for Account Management and new client acquisition.

You will have a strong mechanical engineering aptitude and or qualification either through an engineering apprenticeship and or Engineering Degree.

You will have excellent communication skills and able to communicate and sell to a wide variety of levels.

You will play a key role in delivering mechanical design solutions across multiple projects, taking part in internal and external design reviews and supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. The business operates within industrial and energy related sectors, delivering engineered solutions to a wide range of customers.

If you’re an Electrical Service Engineer who enjoys proper fault finding, getting hands-on with machinery and actually being listened to… this one’s worth a look.This is a stable, well-run manufacturing site with a dedicated maintenance team, long-standing managers and a strong engineering culture. You won’t be firefighting chaos or swapping parts blindly – this is about thinking, diagnosing,...

Project Manager – Utilities / Infrastructure📍 Yorkshire💷 £55,000 – £60,000 + packageA specialist utilities and infrastructure contractor, operating as a long-term framework delivery partner within the water sector, is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of multiple workstreams across Yorkshire.The business delivers works on behalf of a...

You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and compliance, ensuring the site remains at “audit-ready” standards at all times.

You will act as the voice of L&D across the site—driving new initiatives, managing budgets, conducting Training Needs Analysis, and supporting career development pathways as part of the wider People strategy.

Quality Assurance Manager Pontefract (Home of Butterkist Popcorn) On-site This role is a fixed-term contract from February 2026 - February 2027. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big...

All the details Working Pattern Week 1 Sun 10:15-18:15 Tues 04:00-12:00 Weds 12:15-20:15 Thurs 12:15-20:15 Fri 12:15-20:15 Week 2 Mon 12:15-20:15 Tues 12:15-20:15 Thurs 12:15-20:15 Fri 12:15-20:15 Sat 12:15-20:15 Under 18 disclaimer To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older. Please note...

You will support and improve integrated QSHE management systems while working closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to embed best practice across the full product lifecycle. This is a hands-on role with strong scope for influence, continuous improvement, and visibility across the business.

Groupage Business Development Manager Pontefract Circa £45,000 + Commission An established logistics business with a strong freight forwarding platform is relaunching and expanding its road freight groupage offering. Having previously operated a successful groupage service, the company is now investing to rebuild this function and is seeking an experienced Groupage Business Development Manager...