Jobs in Wakefield

Uncover a wealth of job opportunities in Wakefield! This dynamic city offers a thriving employment scene with diverse industries ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to technology and education. Explore job openings in leading companies, startups, and local businesses. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, Wakefield provides a supportive environment for growth. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture, historical attractions, and excellent quality of life as you pursue your dream job in Wakefield

351 jobs in Wakefield

£33,000 Per Annum

Field Sales Account Manager (City Activation Manager) Location: Wakefield Salary Package: 28,000 base salary + 5,000 car allowance + mileage + bonus A fast growing consumer brand in the vaping sector is expanding its field sales team and looking for energetic, relationship driven Field Sales Account Managers across key UK cities. This is a modern,...

Civils Project Manager Salaray - Negotiable Wakefield - Hybrid Apex Resources Limited are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Civils Project Manager on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, rail, and large-scale civil engineering works, with the potential ...

£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Applicants do not need experience of all of the duties outlined below, as training and support will be provided but applicants must have experience of producing management accounts and working for a manufacturing business. Offering 40-45k, study support for CIMA or ACCA (if desired), ad hoc home working, lots of training and support, the opportunit...

£60,000 Per Annum

Senior Health and Safety Advisor Wakefield Circa 60,000 + Car/Car AllowanceThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector as a Senior Health and Safety Advisor. The role involves overseeing safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) across a diverse portfolio, including newly acquired...

£15 - £18 Per Hour

Temporary Customer Liaison OfficerLocation: Based in Sheffield covering Doncaster, Rotherham, Hull, Leeds, and Halifax.Contract: Temporary (initially 8 weeks, with potential to extend)Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pmRate: Flexible - dependent on experienceThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Customer Liaison Officer to s...

£50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum

Thorn Baker Construction are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager with good knowledge of timber frame or SIP Buildings. Working for an exciting company that specialise in bespoke buildings, this companies projects are featured regularly on Grand Designs, you really will get the chance to work on some truly unique building...

£13 - £22 Per Hour

Are you looking for a new security role to start ASAP? Do you want to work for an organisation that has a massive impact in the local community? Have you got a valid SIA Licence? If you are answering yes to the above, then this could be the role for you. We are currently recruiting for a Security Officer to work for a public sector organisation in...

Project Manager - Water InfrastructureLocation: Yorkshire (Yorkshire Water Region) Duration: Long-term ContractRate: Dependent on experienceAre you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge within the water sector?Our client, a leading contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects across the Yorkshire Water framewor...

£90,000 - £100,000 Per Annum

Planning Manager - Rail/Civils - WakefieldOur client, a prestigious main contractor are recruiting for a Planning Manager to lead the Planning team working on large scale Rail and Civil engineering projects. They are a top tier organisational working on exciting projects.Remuneration: (Apply online only) Plus Car allowance and benefitsLocation:Wake...

£55,000 - £60,000 Per Annum

Sector: Self-Build, Offsite, SIPsThis family oriented business takes great pride in designing and manufacturing high-performance self-build projects throughout the UK. They are incredibly busy and have a very healthy order book going into 2025. Due to the demand for their bespoke buildings they are now seeking to appoint an additional Contacts Mana...

Wakefield offers employment in logistics, distribution, food manufacturing, and public services. Key employers include Wakefield Council, the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and a range of distribution firms around the Wakefield Europort area. Wakefield Westgate station provides rail services to London King's Cross in around two hours and to Leeds in 15 minutes. The M1, M62, and A1(M) converge nearby, making Wakefield one of the best-connected towns in Yorkshire for road transport. The cost of living is affordable, with housing costs well below the Leeds and national averages. Its strategic location makes it practical for commuting to Leeds, Sheffield, or Doncaster.

Wakefield Jobs by Type

Full Time Jobs in Wakefield

Browse 351 full time vacancies in Wakefield, covering a range of employers and seniority levels. Apply directly through the listings below.

Permanent Jobs in Wakefield

Permanent roles in Wakefield suit candidates looking for the structure and commitment this work pattern offers. There are currently 338 permanent positions available.

Temporary Jobs in Wakefield

Temporary roles in Wakefield suit candidates looking for the structure and commitment this work pattern offers. There are currently 9 temporary positions available.

Contract Jobs in Wakefield

Browse 4 contract vacancies in Wakefield, covering a range of employers and seniority levels. Apply directly through the listings below.

Top Sectors Hiring in Wakefield

Management Jobs in Wakefield

Management continues to be one of the larger employers in Wakefield, with 220 active vacancies. Roles span entry-level through to senior and specialist positions.

Administration Jobs in Wakefield

Search the latest 161 administration opportunities in Wakefield, from established local employers and national brands hiring in the area.

Remote Jobs in Wakefield

Search the latest 115 remote opportunities in Wakefield, from established local employers and national brands hiring in the area.

Information Technology Jobs in Wakefield

Information Technology continues to be one of the larger employers in Wakefield, with 48 active vacancies. Roles span entry-level through to senior and specialist positions.

Healthcare Jobs in Wakefield

Healthcare continues to be one of the larger employers in Wakefield, with 46 active vacancies. Roles span entry-level through to senior and specialist positions.

Wakefield Jobs by Salary

Jobs in Wakefield at least £75,000

Browse 5 higher-paying jobs in Wakefield listed at least £75,000. Salary information is shown alongside each role below.

Jobs in Wakefield at least £50,000

There are 44 positions in Wakefield paying at least £50,000. Use the salary filter to refine further or open each role for full details.

Jobs in Wakefield at least £40,000

55 of the jobs in Wakefield pay at least £40,000. These tend to be the more senior or specialist roles requiring relevant experience or qualifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of jobs are available in Wakefield?

There are 351 jobs in Wakefield, with top sectors including Management, Administration, Remote.


Are there full-time and part-time jobs in Wakefield?

There are 351 full-time and 0 part-time jobs in Wakefield.


What salary can I expect for jobs in Wakefield?

Of the 351 jobs in Wakefield, 5 pay at least £75,000 and 44 pay at least £50,000.


How often are new jobs in Wakefield posted?

260 jobs in Wakefield were posted in the last 7 days.

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