Katie Barnard

Business DirectorSpecialising in Industrial

Combining 27 years of recruitment experience with a caring, personable approach, Katie serves as the Business Director for Industrial Recruitment at Select Recruitment. Her professional demeanor drives desired outcomes for both our clients and candidates.

Upholding our 40-year legacy, Katie is committed to delivering quality, value, and exceeding service expectations. Her approach harmonises traditional and modern recruitment practices, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to streamline the recruitment process, ensuring excellence in every hire.

​To contact Katie call: 01603 976958

Jobs by Katie

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Assembly Operative
Norfolk£13.33 per hour

Experienced Assembly Operative 📍 Location: Outskirts of Norwich, Norfolk 🕒 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 💷 Salary: Competitive About Our Client Our client is a leading provider of innovative d...

Manufacturing Operative - Nights
Norwich£12.31 - £12.93 per hour

Process Operatives – Window Manufacturing We are seeking dedicated and physically capable individuals to join our client's team as Process Operatives in their window manufacturing facility. This ro...

Manufacturing Operative
Norwich£12.21 - £12.35 per hour

Manufacturing Operative Location: Norwich Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour    Select Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative to join a well-established production team in Norwich...

IBC Process Cleaner
Brandon£11.44 - £12 per hour

Are you meticulous and take pride in maintaining clean and safe work environments? Do you have experience with industrial cleaning processes? If you’re answering 'yes', then our latest opportunity ...

Driver
Norwich£11.44 per hour

Key Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining a clean and organised shop environment. Provide excellent customer service to enhance the shopping experience. Handle medium to heavy lifting tasks as re...

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