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A fantastic independent Opticians based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear are looking for a full time Optometrist to work across 2 independent practices which are 10 minutes apart.
Optometrist - Role
Community based independent Opticians
Open plan, modern feel
Well established in the area
Single testing room practice
Recently undergone a refit, including the testing room
Testing times are 30 minutes
Pre-screening is done for you
Trial frames
Fundus camera
Working 5 days a week from 9am to 5.30pm (1pm on a Sat)
Salary between £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
GOC fees paid
Bonus scheme
Free parking
Optometrist - Requirements
Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
Hands on - Willing to get involved outside of the test room
Wants to help develop and grow the business
Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
Excellent communication skills
Patient focused
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus
Posted: 2025-07-31 14:09:42
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Cloud Developer - Software House - Gateshead / Hybrid
(Key skills: Cloud Developer, Azure, C#, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, App Services, Azure SQL, API Management, Cosmos DB, DevOps, Agile, Microservices, Utilities Sector, Cloud Developer)
Our client is a rapidly growing software solutions provider delivering innovative platforms to the utilities sector.
With a reputation for building robust, scalable and user-focused products, they are currently investing in modernising their cloud-based systems and expanding their technical team to support this growth.
As part of this evolution, they are seeking an experienced Cloud Developer with strong Azure development skills and a passion for building cloud-native solutions.
You will play a key role in designing, developing and delivering applications that are critical to operational success and user engagement across a range of projects, from mobile tools to enterprise billing systems.
The ideal Cloud Developer candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience with C#, the Azure ecosystem (including App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB), and will have strong coding practices with a keen focus on quality and performance.
Familiarity with DevOps (Azure DevOps), automated testing, and cloud-based architecture is essential.
Knowledge of microservices, Kubernetes, or the utilities industry would be a plus.
All Cloud Developer positions come with the following benefits:
Starting salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
Flexible working hours and hybrid working model (2 days in the office weekly).
Private health insurance and pension scheme.
25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays.
On-site gym and parking when working from the office.
Relaxed and collaborative team culture, with opportunities for growth and learning.
Modern tech stack including .NET Core, Microservices, REST APIs, and evolving cloud-first architecture.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cloud Developer to shape the future of software in a fast-paced and rewarding sector, while enjoying flexibility, autonomy, and a forward-thinking work culture.
Location: Gateshead UK (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK, although flexible and hybrid working is supported.
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Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £60000 per annum + + Benefits + Pension
Posted: 2025-07-28 02:02:30
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Store Manager – Metrocentre Gateshead Skopes is a leading menswear retailer, we have stores/concessions across the UK and have been operating now for over 75 years.The business is expanding further and we are currently seeking experienced Store Manager to lead the management team for our menswear store based within Metrocentre, Unit 21 Lower Platinum Mall, St Michaels Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YG.This is a superb opportunity to join our long-standing, yet ever-growing company, in a managerial position. Dynamic individuals are sought and will be responsible for managing the store and team, organising staff rotas, sales and customer service, merchandising stock, plus use of till and card machine.Salary / Benefits:Along with a competitive basic salary, we offer:
£31,000 basic salary OTE 34.5K which includes excellent bonus and commission.Commission scheme is payable on team sales, not an individual target.28 days holiday.Workplace pension scheme.Staff discount scheme.Full training on all our stock.
Hours:
40 hours per week between store opening times.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have Managerial experience within a fashion retail environment. Great career prospects await the successful candidate!If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Salary / Rate: £31k basic, £34.5k OTE
Posted: 2025-07-23 15:41:11
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Make a difference in the world!Do you want to help people with learning disabilities experience life to the fullest and gain a real sense of accomplishment at the end of each day, by knowing you have made a real difference to the life of the people we support?We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset.
We have worked long and hard with all our staff teams to create a set of values that all our staff are committed to, which involves being passionate, committed, respectful to each other and being willing to reflect and continuously learn and improve.
Our existing teams are simply the best in the North East, and they want people aligning with Ashdown’s values to join them.Please watch our short video series at www.ashdowncare.com and if you like what we see, then we would love to welcome you to the Ashdown family.Come and work with highly motivated teams, and efficient, knowledgeable, and approachable managers.
You will be supported with your physical, personal, and mental health challenges whilst being assigned interesting and challenging work to help you grow, develop, and live the best possible version of yourself.
You will be respected, listened to, and recognised for your efforts.Ashdown is a family run company with an excellent reputation, and we intend to maintain and strengthen this as we move forward into the future by only employing great staff.
This is why we believe we are the best company in the North East to work for.Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week – day shiftsWage: £12.21 per hourThe people who you will be supporting:
6 service users with complex needsProviding personal careManaging challenging behaviour Moving and handling; including pushing wheelchairs
The Ideal Candidate:
Positive, enthusiastic with a great attitude.Outgoing and passionate about improving the service user’s quality of life.Knowledge of positive behaviour support.Proactive and motivated to look for new activities and experiences for the people we support.Someone who is open to learning new skills.Comfortable with personal care
Requirements:
An enhanced DBS check.Ashdown employees are required to promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults at all times.
Company perks:
Paid mandatory and ongoing career development training.Genuine progression opportunities.Chances to spin our WOW-WheelFlexibility around family commitments.Refer-a-friend bonus!Loyalty bonuses.
Apply now if you are passionate about making a difference and we will be in touch!Please note that it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working with vulnerable adults, children, or both to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that group. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England
Salary / Rate: £12.21 - 12.21 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-18 10:42:01
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation specialising in high-performance rail and transport systems.
Based in Gateshead, this full-time permanent role offers the chance to work on technically complex, safety-critical projects that make a real-world impact.
As a Project Engineer, Based in Gateshead, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative transport-sector projects - on time, on budget, and to specification.
You'll act as the engineering lead across a range of programmes, supporting design, development, testing, and compliance while collaborating closely with customers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver end-to-end technical project solutions within a multi-disciplined engineering team
Work across design, development, build, test, and verification phases
Monitor schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables
Act as a key technical interface with customers and suppliers
Create and maintain high-quality documentation in line with contractual and regulatory requirements
Mentor junior engineers and support peer review activities
Champion best practices and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
Experience working within a technical or engineering organisation
Skilled in requirements management, document control, and technical documentation
Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management experience
Knowledge of engineering project delivery methods
Understanding of test requirements and industry technical standards
Exposure to specifications, CDRLs, and contract documentation
HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Desirable:
Experience with video surveillance or software-based systems
Knowledge of IP-based systems and networking
Transport sector project delivery experience (rail, aerospace, etc.)
Familiarity with professional engineering institutions (e.G.
IET, IMechE)
Understanding of embedded or real-time system delivery
Why Join my client? You will
Be part of a dynamic, growing organisation with a focus on innovation and safety
Contribute to exciting, high-impact rail and transport projects
Have the chance to be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and mentorship
Benefit from hybrid working (office-based in Gateshead with occasional travel)
Receive a competitive salary and benefits
To find out more about the role of Project Engineer, based in Gateshead, please contact Rachael Dent on 01582 878847 or email your CV to rdent@redlinegroup.Com. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-17 14:34:33
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A new opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering firm in Gateshead, specialising in complex, high-integrity mechanical systems across defence, rail, and transport sectors.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Gateshead, you'll be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies, ensuring designs are optimised for functionality, manufacturability, and safety.
You'll also support product lifecycle activities including obsolescence management and BOM maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
Produce detailed technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications in line with industry standards
Conduct tolerance analysis, DFMEA, and design optimisation for manufacturability and assembly
Support prototype builds, testing and validation activities
Engage with project, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs
Participate in design reviews, brainstorming, and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide engineering input to business development activities, including risk/opportunity analysis
Key Skills & Experience:
Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent demonstrable experience)
Extensive experience in mechanical product design, preferably in a technical industry
Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor (or similar CAD tools) for concept and production designs
Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and manufacturing processes
Experience in DFMEA, technical documentation, and design review processes
Comfortable working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple design tasks in parallel and support legacy systems
Why Join my client? You will
Contribute to innovative engineering projects with real-world impact
Work in a values-driven organisation focused on Safety, Integrity, Innovation, and Talent
Be part of a supportive, cross-functional team environment with ongoing professional development
Receive a Competitive salary, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities
To find out more about the role of Mechanical Design Engineer based in Gateshead, please contact Rachael Dent on 01582 878847 or email your CV to rdent@redlinegroup.Com. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gateshead, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-17 14:32:39
