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Jobs available in the Council’s Children and Young People service

Council to host recruitment day for jobs working with children and young people

The UK will be entering a team of 28 young people into the WorldSkills competition

Ad Feature Charity proposes 'skills competitions' to equip NEETs for workplace

These jobs have all become available across the district.

Here are 10 new job openings across Pontefract and Castleford

These jobs have all become available across the district.

Here are 14 new job openings across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

Senior councillors are set to adopt a new economic growth plan aimed at boosting business across Wakefield and providing “more high-quality employment opportunities for residents.”

'Wakefield is open for business': Council set to adopt new economic growth plan

President Japarov (right) hosted the launch ceremony

Ad Feature Special Financial Investment Territory launched in Tamchy

The satellite will also be supported by MDA Space's legacy products for the deployable mechanism of thrusters and reflectors.

Ad Feature MDA Space to partner with Mitsubishi Electric's satellite programme

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

This wheeled BiGDUG toolbox is designed to keep tools organised and portable, offering a practical storage solution for DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics and tradespeople working across multiple locations.

This £24 mobile toolbox could be a DIY bargain worth knowing about

The land-based sector adds £2.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supports 452,900 jobs, often in rural and remote areas.

Ad Feature Failure to invest in agricultural training risks UK food security

These jobs have all become available on Indeed over the past week.

14 new job openings across Pontefract and Castleford

These jobs have all become available across the district recently.

Here are 12 new job openings across Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

These jobs have all become available across Wakefield over the pat week.

Here are 14 new job openings across Wakefield including Warburtons baker

Staff wanted at Tenpin Wakefield.

Bar, kitchen and customer service staff wanted Trinity Walk's new Tenpin

Asda will raise hourly pay to £13.10 for store staff by July

Major supermarket to boost pay for 110,000 staff - how to apply

These jobs have all become available on Indeed recently.

Here are 12 new job openings in Wakefield including chocolate maker
Here are 12 job openings that have become available across the district this past week.
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Alexander Armstrong supports HP's Rapid Response Print Squad in London

Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments

44 per cent said general background noise causes them to lose concentration.

Two thirds of Gen Z office workers can’t work without headphones on

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) arrives for a visit to a new 'Jobcentre on Wheels'. Wakefield will host one of the nine new vans (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Wakefield to get 'Jobcentre on Wheels' as unemployment rates rise

Union GMB says jobs are to be slashed at the Knottingley site.

Knottingley glass factory jobs under threat due to 'lack of Government support'

These jobs have all become available across the district.

Here are 14 new job openings in Wakefield including prison officer

52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

Santander will close 44 bank branches across the UK, putting 291 jobs at risk (Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)

Major bank closing Yorkshire branches in high street retreat - list

These jobs have all become available across the district recently.

Here are 12 new job openings in Wakefield including bus driver

Morrisons has confirmed plans to close its historic Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supermarket closing historic Yorkshire bakery with 115 jobs at risk

Walkers enjoy the snow at Ditchling Beacon in January 2025. Met Office snow and ice warnings are predicting dangerous travel conditions across the UK (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Your rights if you can’t get to work safely amid new snow alerts

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

New jobs: Eight you an apply for now
Here are eight recently posted jobs in and around Wakefield you can apply for now.
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A Co-op store in London. The supermarket is investing £70m to create 7,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Thousands of new supermarket apprenticeships announced for 2026–2030

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

New roles at Smiths span HR, procurement, pensions, legal and other key corporate functions (Photos: Pexels)

Historic engineering firm expands UK workforce with 50 new jobs

A nurse tends to recovering patients on a general ward at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 NHS staff in England are set to lose their jobs under major restructuring plans (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

NHS redundancy pay explained as 18,000 staff set to lose jobs

A nurse in the accident and emergency dept of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham. Around 18,000 staff roles are being cut in England as part of a major reorganisation (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

18,000 NHS jobs to be cut in shake-up as staff warn of disruption

Fired Earth, a British luxury tile and home interiors chain, is closing all UK showrooms (Photos: Pexels)

Luxury homeware chain to close all UK showrooms, with 133 jobs lost

Bodycare has been rescued from administration by Charles Denton, former CEO of The Body Shop (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

UK beauty retailer saved by ex-Body Shop CEO - and stores could reopen

Iceland has opened a 24-hour depot gym, complete with Stairmasters and 'turkey training' bags (Photo: Iceland)

Iceland drivers ‘squatting with turkeys’ as 1,800 Christmas jobs open

These jobs have all recently become available across Wakefield.

Here are 12 new job openings across Wakefield including therapy assistant

Around 400,000 new, GREEN jobs are expected by 2030, with demand for plumbers, electricians and welders among others (Photo: Pexels)

1,000s of clean energy jobs coming to UK with £50k salaries - apply

Around 460,000 UK workers on the voluntary Real Living Wage will see a 6.7% pay rise this year (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Thousands to get £2,400 pay boost as UK Real Living Wage rises

Pizza Hut has revealed the locations of 68 restaurants that are closing down, after its dine-in business collapsed into administration

Pizza Hut names the 68 restaurants shutting down across the UK

A family sit outside Pizza Hut on Oxford Street in London. The chain's UK dine-in business has entered administration, putting 68 restaurants at risk of closure (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Popular pizza chain to close 68 UK restaurants after business collapse

An Amazon employee prepares an order. The company is hiring over 15,000 seasonal workers across the UK ahead of the festive rush (Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Amazon hikes pay and hires 15,000 staff for the festive period - apply

Food items in a shopping trolley inside a Tesco supermarket store. The retailer is hiring over 28,500 temporary staff across the UK for the Christmas period (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches massive festive recruitment – join the team

Paddy Power is set to close 57 betting shops across the UK and Ireland (Photo: Getty Images)

Betting giant to close 56 UK shops - with nearly 250 jobs at risk

Cassie Gasson credits her rapid career success to one 'non-negotiable' habit — waking up at 5.15am every day (Photo: Thrive Learning)

This 31-year-old CEO swears by a 'non-negotiable' 5am routine

A branch of William Hill in London. The chain's parent company, Evoke, is considering closing up to 200 UK betting shops (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

British betting firm warns 200 branches could close over tax fears

These jobs have all become available across Pontefract and Castleford.

Here are 14 new job openings across Pontefract and Castleford

Boots is hiring 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas across stores, warehouses, and customer support (Photo: Getty Images)

Boots launches hiring push with 6,000 Christmas jobs - how to apply

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Job boards and networking can help you find flexible or hybrid work opportunities (Photo: Pexels)

Three-day office week best for work-life balance - find flexible jobs

London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

Beloved high street chain Claire’s has been rescued by Modella Capital in a major deal (Photo: RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Beloved high street chain saved as investment group buys 156 stores

Royal Mail is hiring 20,000 temporary staff across the UK to handle Christmas post and parcels (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

You could earn cash helping deliver the nation’s post this Christmas

Domino’s is hiring 5,000 new staff across the UK and Ireland ahead of its peak season (Photo: Pexels)

Pizza fans could land their dream, flexible job at this takeaway chain

Colleagues at an Aldi store restock the shelves. The supermarket is recruiting 4,500 staff across the UK ahead of the busy Christmas period (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Boost your Christmas income with this supermarket's 4,500 jobs - apply

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