The district is a shopping hotspot, filled with retail stores, restaurants and speciality stores – meaning there are dozens of new jobs available.
Any one of these roles could be perfect for someone looking for a fresh career.
All jobs listed can be found on Indeed.
Here are 14 new job roles in and around Wakefield.
9. DHL - Driver's Mate
£29,875.13 a year. The successful candidate will accompany and assist the driver with unloading deliveries at licensed premises and will stay in touch with the transport team to advise of any problems. Photo: ablokhin
10. Easy Bathrooms - Customer Service Advisor
£26,500 a year. The successful candidate will handle inbound customer calls and emails professionally and efficiently, resolve customer queries, complaints, and order issues and arrange returns, replacements, and delivery updates. Photo: Google Maps
11. Thorpe Pharmacy - Dispensing Assistant
£13 an hour. The successful candidate will have an Accredited Dispensing Assistant qualification equivalent to NVQ level two, community pharmacy experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Photo: Google Maps
12. THH Recruitment - Packing/Production Operator
From £12.21 an hour. THH Recruitment is currently hiring on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in Wakefield. This role involves operating machinery, packing finished product as well as other duties to meet high-quality standards. Photo: Google Maps