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Receptionist, Stockton. Part-time, nmw, 8am-1pm and 1pm-6pm. Involves operating a busy Meridian switchboard. Telephone/reception experience, an excellent telephone manner, an organised approach to work and a flexible attitude are required. Ref: THN5625.

Head chef, Thornaby. £15,000pa, hours tba. Required for local hotel. Applicants must have previous experience in similar position. Responsible for standard of products/services, budgets and costing, effective management, training and development of staff and hygiene. Ref: THN5603.

Care officer, Stockton. £5.54ph, 30hpw plus sleepover. Experience in a similar position is essential. Suitable qualifications preferred. Responsible for promoting physical and personal car of 14 adults with learning disabilities. Will be responsible in manager's absence. Will supervise up to five other staff. Ref: STL28156.

Sales assistants, Hartlepool. £3.70ph, 16-18 hpw. Required for local fresh produce company. Duties to serve customers, handle cash, replenish stock. Previous experience would be an advantage. Must be flexible. Ref: HAQ17214.

Monitoring controller. £4.12ph, 30hpw. Required to work in busy office environment. Duties include responding to alarm calls and contacting customers and keyholders. Must have good communication skills and be confident on telephone. Must be able to work night shifts. Previous security experience an advantage. Ref: THN5623.

MOT tester/mechanic, Stockton. £5.50ph, 8.30-5.30, Mon-Fri. Required to undertake MOT testing and mechanical repairs to vehicles. Some mechanical knowledge an advantage. Ref: STL28148.

Senior cabling estimator, Thornaby. £20,000-£26,000pa, full-time. This senior position requires an estimating background in data networking within the commercial industry. Must have full driving licence. Ref: THN5624.

Hair stylist (ladies and gents), Stockton. Full-time. Wage to be discussed. Fully qualified hairstylist required to carry out all aspects of the trade. Ref: STL28103.

Insurance administrator, Stockton/Thornaby. 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, nmw. Required to work as personal lines insurance administrator. Must have previous experience. Ref: STL28097.

Trainee PCV driver, Stockton. £3.70ph rising to £5.50 after training, 39hpw tba. Aged 21-plus. Must have current, clean driving licence and a good knowledge of the local area. Ref: STL28133.

Shop manager/ess, Thornaby. £200pw, 6 out of 7 days. Required to assist customers and handle cash. Own transport is essential. Experience of motor trade essential. Ref: THN5584.

Qualified motor vehicle technician, Sedgefield. £5.00ph, 40hpw tba. Required to service all makes of vehicles, repairs. Must keep workshop clean and tidy. MOT test experience would be an advantage. Own transport essential. Ref: STL28242.

Plumber/heating engineer. £8.00ph, 40hpw, 8.30am-5.00pm plus call outs. 25-plus only. Must be time-served with at least five years' experience. ACOPS certificate required. Must have clean driving licence. Ref: STL28096.

Cleaning supervisor, Yarm. £4.50-£6 ph, Mon-Sat, 6am-8.15am, Sun 8am-10am. To work for cleaning contractor in large retail store. Main duties involve supervising and working alongside staff. Ref: STL27900.