KES Solutions UK

Maintenance Operative Peterlee 27,040 Per Annum Training Shift: Monday to Friday, 10.00am - 6.00pm Permanent Shift: Monday to Friday, 2.00pm - 10.00pm We have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Operative to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Peterlee. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within engineering and maintenance. The role would suit someone with experience working in a manufacturing environment, or someone who has recently completed an engineering course and is looking to develop their skills. Working alongside an experienced maintenance team, you will support the day-to-day upkeep of production machinery by carrying out routine checks, preparing equipment and materials for maintenance tasks, and ensuring technicians have everything they need to complete planned work. Full training will be provided, with genuine opportunities to progress into a Maintenance Technician role. The Role Following an initial training period on days, you will move onto a permanent Monday to Friday back shift, working as part of the maintenance team. Your duties will include: Supporting the maintenance team with planned maintenance activities Preparing parts, tools and materials ready for maintenance tasks Carrying out routine visual checks on machinery Checking machine components including knives, motors and other mechanical parts Carrying out basic lubrication checks and topping up oils and greases where required Monitoring stock levels of maintenance consumables and spare parts Assisting Maintenance Technicians with planned maintenance work Cleaning and maintaining machinery and equipment Identifying and reporting any defects or potential issues Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures Essential Requirements Experience working within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment Good mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work the required shift pattern Own transport or the ability to travel to site for the required shift times Desirable Experience Engineering qualification (Level 1 or above) Experience carrying out basic mechanical checks Previous machine operating or maintenance experience Recently completed an engineering or mechanical course What's on Offer? 13.00 per hour Full training provided Monday to Friday training shift (10.00am - 6.00pm) Permanent Monday to Friday back shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) after training Excellent opportunities to progress Long-term career with a successful manufacturing business Paid breaks Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts, unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file and may contact you regarding other suitable opportunities in the future.

Data Administrator - Birtley KES Solutions are currently recruiting for a Data Administrator to join an established manufacturing business based in Birtley. This is a great opportunity for an organised and detail-focused Administrator who enjoys working with data and is confident using Microsoft Office. The role will involve supporting the Quality Department with data entry, transferring information between systems, maintaining records and preparing reports. Full training will be provided, making this a good opportunity for someone with previous administration or data handling experience who is looking to develop their skills within a busy manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Accurately entering and transferring data between different systems Checking information for accuracy and identifying any missing or incorrect data Using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint on a daily basis Collating data and preparing reports for review Maintaining and organising records and documents Monitoring data collection and following up on any missing information Supporting the Quality Department with general administration Sharing information and data with relevant internal teams Working to deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy About You The successful Data Administrator will be: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working with data and carrying out repetitive administrative tasks Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Able to work accurately when transferring information between systems Reliable, proactive and able to manage their own workload A good written communicator with the ability to work as part of a team Previous experience in administration, data entry, data handling or a similar role would be advantageous. Experience within a manufacturing or quality environment is not essential as full training will be provided. Requirements Good computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint Previous administration or data handling experience Strong attention to detail and accuracy Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

Process Operator Our client, based in Houghton Le Spring, is currently undergoing significant investment to increase capacity and install world leading environmental controls. As a result, they are currently recruiting Process Operators to join the team, working in various locations within the facility. This role will become a permanent position upon successful completion of a qualifying temporary period. Duties & responsibilities: Must be safety focussed, demonstrate good safety behaviours and be comfortable to raise safety concerns should they arise. Experience of working with chemicals and COSHH would be an advantage. Must be comfortable wearing PPE including a full face mask when required (no facial hair permitted). Required to operate various critical processes including i) impregnation and drying plant, ii) thermal processing equipment and iii) onsite effluent treatment facility. Required to perform in line testing on manufactured product and quality assurance checks. Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping on production equipment and within production areas. Running Machines and working from specifications. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years demonstrable manufacturing experience as a process operator. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent NVQ. Forklift license would be desirable but not essential as training will be given. Benefits: Our client is offering a competitive rate of pay in addition to other employee benefits. The company offers the following additional benefits. Company pension scheme (4% employee contribution/ 8% employer contribution) Annual performance bonus up to 4% of annual salary Death in Service benefit at 4 times annual salary Competitive holiday package Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

We are currently looking for experienced MIG and TIG welder to work for one of our clients in sunderland. This role will be starting on a temporary basis however will lead to a permanent position for the right candidate after a number of weeks. Ideally you will be from a background within Welding and Fabrication. Pay rate for welders with MIG experience is 14.06 and for welders with both MIG and TIG experience 15.34. The role will initially start on a day shift but will likely move onto shifts in time, the working hours are as follows; Day shift: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.00pm, and 7.00am to 12.15pm Friday. Skills and Experience: Experience of working with metal products Welding or Fabrication background Reliable & Hardworking MIG Welding TIG Welding Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

Assembly Operative We are currently recruiting Assembly Operatives to join a well-established client based in Houghton-le-Spring. Hours of work would be 9.00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday. Main Duties: Assembling Electronics Handling Small Components Soldering Stock Control Using Computer Systems to log data Picking & Packing Orders Skills & Experience Required: Good Accuracy Good Dexterity Basic IT Skills Attitude to Progress with the company Hardworking & Motivated Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

FLT Driver We are looking to recruit a Factory Labourer to work within a manufacturing facility in Birtley. This will be working within the stores department, the pay rate for this position is 12.71 per hour plus 1.26 shift allowance per hour ( 13.97 including S/A). The role involves: Off loading products onto pallets Measuring out materials in preparation for manufacturing Movement of stock around the stores department (manually and with the use of FLT) Following specific instructions for different types of product Working to daily targets This does require manually lifting the materials so applicants must be physically fit. The role will involve working on a two shift pattern 6.00am -2.00pm, Monday to Friday 2.00pm-10.00pm Monday to Friday. Essential Attributes: Good numerical skills as you will be working with numbers for measurements Physically fit Desired Experience: Previous use of a fork lift truck or a Fork Lift license is highly advantageous This role is to start immediately, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

FLT Driver / Counter Balance An excellent opportunity has arisen for a FLT Driver / Machine operator to join a growing manufacturing company based in Peterlee. Due to continued business expansion, the company is looking to recruit a reliable and motivated individual to support site operations. This role will initially operate on a day shift, with the potential to move onto shift work in the future as production demands increase. The Role As a FLT Driver/ Machine Operator, you will be responsible for supporting production operations and ensuring machinery is operated safely and efficiently. You will also assist with general site duties to help maintain a smooth production flow. FLT experience would be advantageous, although it is not essential for the role. Key Responsibilities Operating production machinery safely and efficiently Following all health and safety procedures on site Supporting the smooth running of the production process Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the site Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production requirements Responding to changes within the production process Assisting with FLT duties when required Requirements Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred FLT experience required (in-house certificates accepted) Comfortable working around production machinery Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures Reliable, adaptable and able to work as part of a team

SAP Material Data Specialist We are delighted to be looking for a SAP Material Master Specialist to join our client's team on a permanent basis. This exciting opportunity has arisen within a growing manufacturing business. We are ideally looking for an individual with implementation experience during a transitional period. This is a site based role hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm, Friday 8.00am-3.30pm. Job Description A SAP Material Master Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and governing material master records within SAP ECC or S/4HANA systems, ensuring data accuracy across Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP, and Accounting views. They ensure high-quality, standardised data to support procurement, inventory, and production, often managing data via SAP MDG or mass upload tools. Key Responsibilities Data Creation & Maintenance: Create, extend, and update material master records, ensuring compliance with company nomenclature standards. Data Integrity & Governance: Monitor data accuracy across all views (e.g., General, Purchasing, MRP, Costing, Sales) and ensure proper classification. System Operations: Perform mass uploads/updates (via Excel), manage material classifications, units of measure, and valuation data. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Procurement, Finance, and Production teams to update bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and material pricing. Data Troubleshooting: Resolve data-related issues, such as errors in purchase orders or material availability. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of SAP MM module (S/4HANA preferred) and SAP MDG. Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail in handling material descriptions, classifications, and vendor information. Process Knowledge: Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing processes. Tools: Proficient in Excel for managing bulk data updates. Experience: Previous experience as a Material Master Analyst, Specialist, or Data Analyst. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

We are currently looking for experienced MIG and TIG welder to work for one of our clients in sunderland. This role will be starting on a temporary basis however will lead to a permanent position for the right candidate after a number of weeks. Ideally you will be from a background within Welding and Fabrication. Pay rate for welders with MIG experience is 14.06 and for welders with both MIG and TIG experience 15.34. The role will initially start on a day shift but will likely move onto shifts in time, the working hours are as follows; Day shift: Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 4.00pm, and 7.00am to 12.15pm Friday. Skills and Experience: Experience of working with metal products Welding or Fabrication background Reliable & Hardworking MIG Welding TIG Welding Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

Process Operator Our client, based in Houghton Le Spring, is currently undergoing significant investment to increase capacity and install world leading environmental controls. As a result, they are currently recruiting Process Operators to join the team, working in various locations within the facility. This role will become a permanent position upon successful completion of a qualifying temporary period. Duties & responsibilities: Must be safety focussed, demonstrate good safety behaviours and be comfortable to raise safety concerns should they arise. Experience of working with chemicals and COSHH would be an advantage. Must be comfortable wearing PPE including a full face mask when required (no facial hair permitted). Required to operate various critical processes including i) impregnation and drying plant, ii) thermal processing equipment and iii) onsite effluent treatment facility. Required to perform in line testing on manufactured product and quality assurance checks. Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping on production equipment and within production areas. Running Machines and working from specifications. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years demonstrable manufacturing experience as a process operator. GCSE English and Maths or equivalent NVQ. Forklift license would be desirable but not essential as training will be given. Benefits: Our client is offering a competitive rate of pay in addition to other employee benefits. The company offers the following additional benefits. Company pension scheme (4% employee contribution/ 8% employer contribution) Annual performance bonus up to 4% of annual salary Death in Service benefit at 4 times annual salary Competitive holiday package Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you don't hear from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.