Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
ACS Stainless Steel Fixings are one of the largest and well-established manufacturers of Structural Building Components in Europe. Our ability to deliver is matched only by the exceptional quality of our products, our expertise, and our highly competitive edge.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Operative to assist in all operations manufacturing related at our head office in Leeds.
Job Description:
- General Labouring Tasks, eg. Removing profiles from Laser cut nest
- Collating profiles into specific jobs using references on the parts
- Operating production equipment such as a plasma cutter and grinder and welding
- Assisting welders with stacking pallets
- Operating brake press machines
- Assisting workflow of the factory
- Employing good housekeeping practice
- Operating automated machinery
The Ideal Candidate:
- Good communication skills
- Good attitude and work ethic
- Previous experience working in a similar role
- Attention to detail
What's in it for you?
- Starting rate of £10.90 an hour
- 7am-5pm working hours
- Opportunity for permanent contract
- Onsite Gym
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Continual Development
- Great transport links
- 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 with service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Operative roles across ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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