Weekly Roundup – Week 47
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With roles spanning London to Newcastle, Apprentice Administrator to Procurement Partner we have open roles ready for you to take your next step in your employment journey.
Permanent
Maintenance Technician – Stanley
Maintenance Manager – Durham
Maintenance Technician – Middlesbrough
New Product Technician – Durham
Quality Assurance Technician – Jarrow
Temporary
Sewing Machinist – Redcar
Warehouse Operative – Billingham
Shift Manager – Newton Aycliffe
Production Operative – Newton Aycliffe (Days)
Production Operative – Newton Aycliffe (Twilight)
Production Operative – Newton Aycliffe (Days & Nights)
What’s changing with skilled worker visas?
Among the substantial April 2024 changes to the UK immigration system was an increase to minimum salary thresholds for skilled worker visas from £26,200 to £38,700, significantly restricting the usefulness of this immigration category.
Employees must either be paid at least this minimum salary threshold, or the specific salary dictated by their position, whichever is the higher. This has impacted SMEs heavily and some FTSE 100 companies have cut their graduate programmes because of the increases… continue reading
Mayor makes £50 million child poverty pledge
A major initiative to tackle child poverty across the North East has been unveiled, with measures targeting schools, employment and transport fares to provide immediate and lasting support to struggling families.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness is set to announce a £50 million programme to assist 13,500 individuals with health and disability-related barriers into sustained employment. Additionally, £1.4 million will fund school-based support, including financial advice, free after-school clubs, and cost-cutting measures for parents, alongside baby boxes for new parents… continue reading
