- Trainee Account ManagerOur client brings businesses together with communications tech in new and unexpected ways, making their clients more accessible, more productive and more profitable. Working primarily with mid to large-sized UK enterprises, they're recognised leaders within their space.In the last year they've experienced an exciting period of growth and have doubled in size, creating lots of opportunities! You'll join a team where there is a great sTrainee Account ManagerOur client brings businesses together with communications tech in new and unexpected ways, making their clients more accessible, more productive and more profitable. Working primarily with mid to large-sized UK enterprises, they're recognised leaders within their space.In the last year they've experienced an exciting period of growth and have doubled in size, creating lots of opportunities! You'll join a team where there is a great s
- Entry-level Sales ExecutiveThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration systemEntry-level Sales ExecutiveThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration system
- Job Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of Graduates as they look to expand their presenceJob Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of Graduates as they look to expand their presence
- Job Title: Junior Account ManagerSalary: £28k basic + £10k OTEThey're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling existing accounts and cross selling, with some new business development involved also. This is an amazing opportunity for any graduate looking to excel in the business world and establish a lucrative and rewarding careerJunior Account Manager Package: Competitive basic salary of £28kY1 OTE of upJob Title: Junior Account ManagerSalary: £28k basic + £10k OTEThey're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling existing accounts and cross selling, with some new business development involved also. This is an amazing opportunity for any graduate looking to excel in the business world and establish a lucrative and rewarding careerJunior Account Manager Package: Competitive basic salary of £28kY1 OTE of up
- Entry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management) Do you like facts?Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study.Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advantage of them. Fact Number 3 - IEntry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management) Do you like facts?Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study.Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advantage of them. Fact Number 3 - I
- Are you a skilled Welder based outside of Peterlee, County Durham? At Caterpillar, we believe the best talent shouldn't be limited by a commute. That's why we've launched a comprehensive travel and accommodation support package to help you join our award-winning site in Peterlee, wherever you are based.Job title: MIG welderLocation: Peterlee, County Durham (travel & accommodation expenses),SR8 2HXJob type: Contract 6 monthsSalary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hourIAre you a skilled Welder based outside of Peterlee, County Durham? At Caterpillar, we believe the best talent shouldn't be limited by a commute. That's why we've launched a comprehensive travel and accommodation support package to help you join our award-winning site in Peterlee, wherever you are based.Job title: MIG welderLocation: Peterlee, County Durham (travel & accommodation expenses),SR8 2HXJob type: Contract 6 monthsSalary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hourI
- Empower Young Lives - Specialist Therapeutic Foster CarerDo you have the deep empathy, patience, and professional resilience to reshape the future of a vulnerable child? If you are an experienced care, education, or healthcare professional looking for a deeply rewarding way to utilise your expertise, this opportunity is designed for you.At Randstad, the team is currently partnering with a UK leading fostering charity to support an innovative, life changingEmpower Young Lives - Specialist Therapeutic Foster CarerDo you have the deep empathy, patience, and professional resilience to reshape the future of a vulnerable child? If you are an experienced care, education, or healthcare professional looking for a deeply rewarding way to utilise your expertise, this opportunity is designed for you.At Randstad, the team is currently partnering with a UK leading fostering charity to support an innovative, life changing
- SEN Post 16 Teacher (Employability & Life Skills)Location: South Leeds, West YorkshireContract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermStart Date: September 2026Are you an experienced SEN Teacher passionate about preparing young adults with complex needs for adulthood, independent living, and employment?Do you excel at delivering creative, practical pathways in Functional English, Maths, and essential Life and Employability skills?Are you seeking a rewarding, long-termSEN Post 16 Teacher (Employability & Life Skills)Location: South Leeds, West YorkshireContract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermStart Date: September 2026Are you an experienced SEN Teacher passionate about preparing young adults with complex needs for adulthood, independent living, and employment?Do you excel at delivering creative, practical pathways in Functional English, Maths, and essential Life and Employability skills?Are you seeking a rewarding, long-term
- Informal TLG Teacher (Complex Communication / AAC)Location: South Leeds, West YorkshireContract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermStart Date: September 2026Are you an experienced SEN Teacher with a passion for unlocking communication in non-verbal learners?Do you excel at delivering a bespoke, multi-sensory curriculum for Key Stage 2 pupils with complex needs?Are you seeking a rewarding, long-term teaching role starting this September within a highly supportive, sInformal TLG Teacher (Complex Communication / AAC)Location: South Leeds, West YorkshireContract Type: Full-Time, Long-TermStart Date: September 2026Are you an experienced SEN Teacher with a passion for unlocking communication in non-verbal learners?Do you excel at delivering a bespoke, multi-sensory curriculum for Key Stage 2 pupils with complex needs?Are you seeking a rewarding, long-term teaching role starting this September within a highly supportive, s
- Do you possess the patience, empathy, and resilience needed to help a child with additional needs succeed in upper primary school?Are you seeking a rewarding supply role in Leeds where your individual guidance makes a genuine impact every single day?Are you ready to work with a leading agency that prioritises your wellbeing and professional safety?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 Special EducationDo you possess the patience, empathy, and resilience needed to help a child with additional needs succeed in upper primary school?Are you seeking a rewarding supply role in Leeds where your individual guidance makes a genuine impact every single day?Are you ready to work with a leading agency that prioritises your wellbeing and professional safety?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 Special Education
- Do you have a knack for breaking down complex upper KS2 maths and English topics into easily digestible lessons?Would you like to focus your skills on small-group interventions that directly raise pupil attainment in Leeds?Are you searching for a trusted recruitment partner that offers regular, targeted primary work?Randstad Education is looking for focused Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants specialising in academic interventions to support primary schools acDo you have a knack for breaking down complex upper KS2 maths and English topics into easily digestible lessons?Would you like to focus your skills on small-group interventions that directly raise pupil attainment in Leeds?Are you searching for a trusted recruitment partner that offers regular, targeted primary work?Randstad Education is looking for focused Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants specialising in academic interventions to support primary schools ac
- Are you a dedicated teaching assistant looking for flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle?Do you want to bring your classroom experience to a variety of inspiring Key Stage 2 environments across Leeds?Are you ready to team up with an agency that values your dedication and offers genuine career support?Randstad Education is currently seeking versatile and energetic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants to join our supply pool in Leeds. Whether you want thAre you a dedicated teaching assistant looking for flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle?Do you want to bring your classroom experience to a variety of inspiring Key Stage 2 environments across Leeds?Are you ready to team up with an agency that values your dedication and offers genuine career support?Randstad Education is currently seeking versatile and energetic Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistants to join our supply pool in Leeds. Whether you want th
- Have you got the patience, empathy, and resilience to help a child with additional needs thrive in Key Stage 1?Are you looking for a fulfilling supply role in Leeds where your individual support makes a tangible difference every day?Ready to work alongside a supportive agency that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 and small-group Special EducationaHave you got the patience, empathy, and resilience to help a child with additional needs thrive in Key Stage 1?Are you looking for a fulfilling supply role in Leeds where your individual support makes a tangible difference every day?Ready to work alongside a supportive agency that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to provide 1:1 and small-group Special Educationa
- Do you have a genuine talent for unlocking early reading confidence in Year 1 and Year 2 pupils?Would you love to put your specialised phonics skills to work across thriving Leeds primary schools?Are you searching for a recruitment partner that truly appreciates your educational skills and rewards your dedication?Randstad Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants with strong early literacy and phonics intervention experDo you have a genuine talent for unlocking early reading confidence in Year 1 and Year 2 pupils?Would you love to put your specialised phonics skills to work across thriving Leeds primary schools?Are you searching for a recruitment partner that truly appreciates your educational skills and rewards your dedication?Randstad Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants with strong early literacy and phonics intervention exper
- Are you a passionate teaching assistant looking for flexible work that fits seamlessly around your lifestyle?Do you want to gain valuable experience across a variety of welcoming Key Stage 1 classrooms in Leeds?Are you ready to partner with a trusted, world-leading agency that actively supports your career progression?Randstad Education is seeking energetic and adaptable Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants to join our supply team across Leeds. Whether you areAre you a passionate teaching assistant looking for flexible work that fits seamlessly around your lifestyle?Do you want to gain valuable experience across a variety of welcoming Key Stage 1 classrooms in Leeds?Are you ready to partner with a trusted, world-leading agency that actively supports your career progression?Randstad Education is seeking energetic and adaptable Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants to join our supply team across Leeds. Whether you are
- Do you have a genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs during their critical first years at school?Are you seeking a rewarding supply role in Leeds where your patience and empathy can make a life-changing difference?Are you looking for an agency that recognises your specialist skills and offers continuous guidance?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistants with experience supporting childreDo you have a genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs during their critical first years at school?Are you seeking a rewarding supply role in Leeds where your patience and empathy can make a life-changing difference?Are you looking for an agency that recognises your specialist skills and offers continuous guidance?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistants with experience supporting childre
- Are you looking for the stability of a long-term supply placement in a single, welcoming Leeds primary school?Do you want to build lasting relationships with early learners and watch them grow across the academic year?Are you ready to join a supportive recruitment agency that helps you secure full-time, rewarding classroom roles?Randstad Education is currently recruiting for dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistants seeking long-term supply assignments in Leeds pAre you looking for the stability of a long-term supply placement in a single, welcoming Leeds primary school?Do you want to build lasting relationships with early learners and watch them grow across the academic year?Are you ready to join a supportive recruitment agency that helps you secure full-time, rewarding classroom roles?Randstad Education is currently recruiting for dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistants seeking long-term supply assignments in Leeds p
- Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for complete control over your working schedule in Leeds?Do you thrive in dynamic classroom environments where no two days are ever the same?Are you eager to partner with a leading agency that treats you like a true professional and values your skills?Randstad Education is seeking adaptable, creative, and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to join our supply team across Leeds. This position offerAre you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for complete control over your working schedule in Leeds?Do you thrive in dynamic classroom environments where no two days are ever the same?Are you eager to partner with a leading agency that treats you like a true professional and values your skills?Randstad Education is seeking adaptable, creative, and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to join our supply team across Leeds. This position offer
- Have you got the patience, empathy, and drive to make a genuine difference to a child with additional needs?Are you looking for a long-term primary school role in Leeds where you can build strong, meaningful pupil relationships?Ready to join a global, highly supportive agency that puts your wellbeing first?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 and small-groupHave you got the patience, empathy, and drive to make a genuine difference to a child with additional needs?Are you looking for a long-term primary school role in Leeds where you can build strong, meaningful pupil relationships?Ready to join a global, highly supportive agency that puts your wellbeing first?Randstad Education is seeking compassionate and proactive Special Educational Needs (SEND) Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 and small-group
- Do you have a passion for unlocking reading and confidence in young learners during their early school years?Would you love to put your specialised phonics expertise to work across top-performing Leeds primary classrooms?Are you searching for a dedicated agency that values your expertise and rewards your hard work?Randstad Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Early Years and Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants with strong phonics intervention experieDo you have a passion for unlocking reading and confidence in young learners during their early school years?Would you love to put your specialised phonics expertise to work across top-performing Leeds primary classrooms?Are you searching for a dedicated agency that values your expertise and rewards your hard work?Randstad Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Early Years and Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants with strong phonics intervention experie
- Are you looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant Leeds primary school where no two days are the same?Do you want the flexibility to manage your own working pattern around your personal commitments?Are you ready to partner with a premier recruitment agency that genuinely supports your educational career goals?Randstad Education is seeking adaptable, energetic Primary Teaching Assistants to join our supportive network across Leeds. Whether you are looking fAre you looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant Leeds primary school where no two days are the same?Do you want the flexibility to manage your own working pattern around your personal commitments?Are you ready to partner with a premier recruitment agency that genuinely supports your educational career goals?Randstad Education is seeking adaptable, energetic Primary Teaching Assistants to join our supportive network across Leeds. Whether you are looking f
- Must have a driving licence and a carA renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be haMust have a driving licence and a carA renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be ha
- Job Title: Receptionist (Temporary)Location: Leeds City Centre Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)Duration: 3 weeks initially (with strong potential for a longer-term position)About the RoleWe are looking for a polished, professional, and proactive Receptionist to join the front-of-house team at Client's modern Leeds office. Representing a leading internaJob Title: Receptionist (Temporary)Location: Leeds City Centre Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)Duration: 3 weeks initially (with strong potential for a longer-term position)About the RoleWe are looking for a polished, professional, and proactive Receptionist to join the front-of-house team at Client's modern Leeds office. Representing a leading interna
- Do you possess the natural presence to command a classroom and guide young minds? Have you been searching for a role where no two days are ever the exact same? Would you thrive in a highly collaborative, supportive, and community-focused school environment? About the RoleThis is an incredibly dynamic and vital role within the school's daily ecosystem. Operating in a third-person capacity, the Cover Supervisor stands as the front line lead in the absence ofDo you possess the natural presence to command a classroom and guide young minds? Have you been searching for a role where no two days are ever the exact same? Would you thrive in a highly collaborative, supportive, and community-focused school environment? About the RoleThis is an incredibly dynamic and vital role within the school's daily ecosystem. Operating in a third-person capacity, the Cover Supervisor stands as the front line lead in the absence of
- Have you been searching for a supportive, forward-thinking department that prioritises both pupil progress and teacher well-being? Are you eager to step into a structured, full-time role this September that offers long-term career stability? Can you inspire a love for problem-solving in students of all learning abilities?About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Mathematics Teacher to take on a full-time role starting iHave you been searching for a supportive, forward-thinking department that prioritises both pupil progress and teacher well-being? Are you eager to step into a structured, full-time role this September that offers long-term career stability? Can you inspire a love for problem-solving in students of all learning abilities?About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Mathematics Teacher to take on a full-time role starting i
- Do you have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a fulfilling role where no two days are ever the same?Would you like a stable, permanent role that comfortably fits around your other life commitments? About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a thriving secondary school community as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant. This long term position begins in SeptemberDo you have a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential? Are you looking for a fulfilling role where no two days are ever the same?Would you like a stable, permanent role that comfortably fits around your other life commitments? About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a thriving secondary school community as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant. This long term position begins in September
- About the Role:We are registering expressions of interest for a dependable site labourer for an upcoming, long-term commercial project in Wakefield.This is an ongoing contract role scheduled to start within the next 1 to 2 months. Working alongside an established commercial main contractor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining site standards, assisting trades, and ensuring day-to-day operations run safely and efficiently.Key Responsibilities:AssistiAbout the Role:We are registering expressions of interest for a dependable site labourer for an upcoming, long-term commercial project in Wakefield.This is an ongoing contract role scheduled to start within the next 1 to 2 months. Working alongside an established commercial main contractor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining site standards, assisting trades, and ensuring day-to-day operations run safely and efficiently.Key Responsibilities:Assisti
- Mobile Maintenance ElectricianLocation: WakefieldSalary: Up to £42,000Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Commercial Electrician looking for a secure, permanent role with a leading property management provider? We are seeking a skilled Mobile Electrician to join our team, delivering essential electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across our commercial portfolio.What We Offer & Key BenefitsCompetitive Base Salary: Up to £42,000Mobile Maintenance ElectricianLocation: WakefieldSalary: Up to £42,000Hours: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Commercial Electrician looking for a secure, permanent role with a leading property management provider? We are seeking a skilled Mobile Electrician to join our team, delivering essential electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across our commercial portfolio.What We Offer & Key BenefitsCompetitive Base Salary: Up to £42,000
- Do you want to be part of a vibrant, diverse community that values hard work, trust, and fairness above all else? Can you establish joyful but rigorous classroom routines that get the absolute best out of every young person? Are you ready to make an extraordinary, immediate impact from the very first day of the September term? About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious educator to step into a full-time, temporary Teacher ofDo you want to be part of a vibrant, diverse community that values hard work, trust, and fairness above all else? Can you establish joyful but rigorous classroom routines that get the absolute best out of every young person? Are you ready to make an extraordinary, immediate impact from the very first day of the September term? About the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious educator to step into a full-time, temporary Teacher of
- Is it time to take your career to the next level with a permanent, full-time role? Do you want to work somewhere that treats your professional development as a priority? Could your next big career step begin this September in Leeds?About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a highly supportive, talented team as a Teacher of Computing & IT. This full-time, permanent position starts in September 2026 and is perfectIs it time to take your career to the next level with a permanent, full-time role? Do you want to work somewhere that treats your professional development as a priority? Could your next big career step begin this September in Leeds?About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a highly supportive, talented team as a Teacher of Computing & IT. This full-time, permanent position starts in September 2026 and is perfect
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The education sector in Wakefield is a major public employer with an ongoing demand for skilled staff across schools and colleges. Career opportunities exist for roles like a special educational needs teacher and teaching assistant, focusing on raising the district’s skill base. This field offers motivated professionals fulfilling education jobs in Wakefield. Learn more about roles such as teaching assistants, cover supervisors and special educational needs teachers.
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The construction industry is consistently active in Wakefield, driven by new housing developments and major infrastructure and refurbishment projects. Opportunities are available for site managers, skilled trades, and specialist roles like construction manager, supporting the area’s continuous growth. This sector is a robust source of construction jobs in Wakefield. Learn more about roles such as social worker, care assistant and support worker.
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Social care is a significant employer in Wakefield, with strong demand for compassionate and qualified professionals to support public health and community services. Roles span from support workers to care managers, addressing the growing needs of the district’s population. Finding social care jobs in Wakefield offers paths into impactful community work. Learn more about roles such as labourer, building surveyor and construction project manager.
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Wakefield's economy, with its focus on logistics and manufacturing, provides increasing graduate jobs and schemes in technical and management-focused roles. Graduates looking for structured entry can find opportunities in areas like engineering, logistics, and professional services. These pathways are designed to help ambitious individuals build a successful career in Wakefield. Learn more about roles Randstad can support with.
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Working in Wakefield is characterised by a strong presence in logistics and manufacturing, with a growing focus on professional and technical skills development. The city benefits from excellent transport links and a lower unemployment rate than the regional average.
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what job opportunities are there in wakefield?
Job opportunities are strong in logistics and distribution due to the city's central location. Other major sectors providing many jobs in Wakefield include manufacturing, health and social care, and education.
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which jobs are most in demand in wakefield?
Jobs most in demand are typically in the health and social care sectors, specifically for care workers and support staff, and within education for teaching professionals. There is also a continuous need for skilled construction workers.
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which careers are easiest to start in wakefield?
Careers easiest to start are often found in the logistics and warehousing sector, or in customer-facing roles. Entry-level opportunities also exist through graduate schemes and as a teaching assistant in local schools.
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which field has the most job opportunities in wakefield?
The field with the most job opportunities is the public sector, with health and social care being the single largest employer in Wakefield. This is closely followed by the high volume of employment in wholesale/retail trade.