Katie Barnard

Business DirectorSpecialising in Industrial

​Katie started out in recruitment over 20 years ago and has been managing our Industrial & Hospitality divisions since 2005. Over that time, Katie and her team have become the go to recruiters for businesses with temporary workforces across the UK, providing more than 1.2 million hours of temporary work a year.

​To contact Katie call: 01603 976958

Jobs by Katie

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Production Operative - PM and AM shift (2025)
Norwich£12.31 per hour

Warehouse Operative – Windows Manufacturing We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic windows manufacturing environ...

Manufacturing Operative
Norfolk£11.44 - £11.59 per hour

Select are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Operatives for one of our lovely clients on the outskirts of Norwich. Our client is a well known Window Manufacturer, due to continued growth, they...

IBC Process Cleaner
Brandon£11.44 - £12 per hour

Are you meticulous and take pride in maintaining clean and safe work environments? Do you have experience with industrial cleaning processes? If you’re answering 'yes', then our latest opportunity ...

Driver
Norwich£11.44 per hour

Key Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining a clean and organised shop environment. Provide excellent customer service to enhance the shopping experience. Handle medium to heavy lifting tasks as re...

Forklift Driver
Brandon£12 per hour

We are working with a well established company who are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver. You will have had previous Counter Balance experience and ideally with Reach Truck but not essential W...

Production Technician
Beccles£29000 per annum

Select are currently recruiting for Production Technicians for one of our lovely clients on the outskirts of Beccles My client is part of a globally known manufacturer. Due to continued growth loca...

Production & Technical Operative
Norfolk£26000 - £26250 per annum

Do you have a knack for precision and technical expertise? Ready to become an integral part of my client’s production team based in the country side of South Norfolk? My client is seeking an experi...

General Operative
Watton£11.50 per hour

Are you living local to Watton and are you looking for Manufacturing Operative work on an ongoing basis? We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Operative to work a day shift for our client...

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