38 jobs in Simply Recruitment Group

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a reliable and experienced FLT Driver to work on an on-going contract in Wigan. This role focuses on operating Reach Truck FLT and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse procedures. You will need a valid Reach Truck FLT licence, previous warehouse experience, and a strong work ethic.

The position is PAYE with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour. You will join a busy distribution site, report to the warehouse supervisor, and contribute to accurate stock handling,

We are looking for a Head of Procurement to work on a permanent basis in Wigan/Hybrid.

The role is working for a Global Engineering Company.

Salary is c 65-75,000 per annum plus car/car allowance, 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays, bonus (10-20%), excellent pension and other large company benefits.

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Procurement to lead and develop their procurement function. This is a strategic leadership role focused on supplier management, cost optimisation, procurement performance, and supply chain resilience.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a high-performing procurement team.

• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Lead and develop the procurement team.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive procurement performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage procurement budgets and KPI reporting.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with operational, technical and commercial teams across the business.

• Proven experience leading a procurement function or team.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience delivering procurement strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or technical environment would be advantageous.
• Degree qualified and/or professionally qualified (e.g. CIPS) preferred.

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a Head of Procurement on a permanent basis in Wigan/Hybrid. The position focuses on developing procurement strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization for a global engineering company.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing procurement team, work closely with senior stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A competitive salary of £65,000-£75,000, alongside a strong benefits package, including a car allowance and bonus, is offered.

Simply Recruitment Group is supporting a well established contractor in the North West to recruit a Contracts Manager. You will oversee multiple civils and groundworks projects, lead Project Managers and site teams, and ensure delivery on time, within budget and to safety standards.

You will build strong client relationships, monitor performance and work with the commercial team on variations and final accounts, chair progress meetings and drive risk mitigation across projects.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well established contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality civils, earthworks and groundworks projects across the North West. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values its people and invests in long term careers.

You’ll take ownership of multiple projects typically ranging from £500,000 to £1 million ensuring they are delivered safely on time and within budget to the highest standards.

As Contracts Manager you’ll oversee several live projects across the North West working closely with clients, Project Managers, the commercial team and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery from start to finish.

• Managing multiple civils and groundworks projects simultaneously.
• Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on programme and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Monitoring project performance, quality and commercial objectives.
• Working closely with the commercial team on variations, costs and final accounts.
• Chairing progress meetings and providing updates to senior management.
• Identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality across all sites.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the civil engineering and earthworks sector.
• Experience delivering projects valued between £500k and £1m.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, reinforced concrete and external works.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK Driving Licence.

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting projects across the North West.
• Join a supportive, ambitious team where your experience and ideas will be valued.

If you’re looking to join a forward thinking established contractor with a strong reputation, a healthy order book and exciting projects across the North West we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well established contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality civils, earthworks and groundworks projects across the North West. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values its people and invests in long term careers.

You'll take ownership of multiple projects typically ranging from £500,000 to £1 million ensuring they are delivered safely on time and within budget to the highest standards.

The Role

As Contracts Manager you'll oversee several live projects across the North West working closely with clients, Project Managers, the commercial team and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple civils and groundworks projects simultaneously.
• Leading and supporting Project Managers and site teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on programme and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Monitoring project performance, quality and commercial objectives.
• Working closely with the commercial team on variations, costs and final accounts.
• Chairing progress meetings and providing updates to senior management.
• Identifying risks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality across all sites.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the civil engineering and earthworks sector.
• Experience delivering projects valued between £500k and £1m.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, reinforced concrete and external works.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK Driving Licence.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• The chance to work on a variety of exciting projects across the North West.
• Join a supportive, ambitious team where your experience and ideas will be valued.

If you're looking to join a forward thinking established contractor with a strong reputation, a healthy order book and exciting projects across the North West we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking a Technician for a permanent role based in the Wigan area. This position offers a salary of approximately £32,200 per annum, alongside overtime, 22 days of holiday, pension, healthcare, and company shutdown at Christmas.

The successful candidate will manage ink production and quality, support manufacturing processes, and adhere to safety and quality standards. Experience in print or manufacturing is required.

About the role

We are looking for a Technician to work on a permanent basis for a global client based in the Wigan area. Salary is c£32,200 per annum plus overtime, 22 days' holiday and bank holidays, pension, healthcare, company shutdown at Christmas etc.

• Prepare and mix inks accurately to production specifications.
• Ensure inks are produced right first time using approved recipes and colour standards.
• Manage and reuse returned inks where appropriate to minimise waste.
• Operate in accordance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Use colour measurement and quality control equipment to maintain colour accuracy.
• Record ink usage and returns within the production system.
• Assist production teams with on‑press colour adjustments when required.
• Support stock control, ink deliveries and inventory checks.
• Assist with maintaining ink room equipment and solvent recovery systems.

• Previous experience within a print, packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with colour matching and print inks.
• Knowledge of colour measurement equipment (such as X‑Rite systems) is desirable.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Experience working to quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Forklift Truck licence preferred (training can be provided).
• Good communication skills with a good standard of written and spoken English.
• Physically fit, as the role involves lifting and manual handling.

• Week 1 – 4 Night Shifts, 3 Days Off
• Week 2 – 3 Day Shifts, 1 Day Off, 3 Night Shifts
• Week 3 – 3 Days Off, 4 Day Shifts
• Week 4 – 7 Days Off

• Salary c£32,200 per annum plus overtime.
• 22 days' holiday and bank holidays.
• Pension.
• Healthcare.
• Company shutdown at Christmas.

Simply Recruitment are looking for a groundworker to start ASAP on a site based in the West Bromwich area.

The project is a new build KFC and looking at running for a minimum of 2 months.

We are looking for an experienced ground worker to do drainage and foundations.

It will be working 10 hours a day Monday to Friday.

Pay rate is 20 CIS.

Must have a valid CSCS card and basic hand tools.