Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are one of Europe’s largest, most skilled and experienced companies in the automotive parts of the remanufacturing industry. Borg Automotive is a workplace of more than 1,900 ambitious employees in the UK, Denmark, Poland, Belgium and Spain all working together to make us a reputable and reliable supplier- now and into the future.
We are experiencing significant growth, so are currently looking to recruit Production Operatives to join our growing team at our site in Wednesbury to remanufacture used car parts. We specialise in the remanufacturing of steering products so are looking for driven and motivated candidates to provide high quality units that enables us to reach our goal in providing the best customer service.
As a remanufacturing business, our processes are not automated and rely on hand tools, manual labour and keen eye for detail, so we are looking for candidates who are willing to undertake various aspects of the remanufacturing process, from washing components, stripping down units and assembling parts to rebuild our products, a training plan will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to learn and develop new skills.
This role is a full time, permanent role working Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.00am -3.30pm with opportunities for overtime where required.
The desired candidate will have:
· Previous experience of performing to high quality standards
· The ability to follow visual work instructions
· Experience using a variety of hand tools such as drills, air guns and hammers
· The ability to work to targets daily
· Experience of the assemble and disassembly of automotive parts would be highly beneficial, however not essential.
Salary for this position is £11.50ph.
Benefits included in the role are:
· One set shift
· Free Car Park
· 32 days holiday entitlement which includes bank holidays
· 40 hours paid per annum for Medical Leave
· Free Eyecare Vouchers
· Uniform Provided – T shirts & Fleeces
· Shut down Period at Christmas
· Training and Progression Opportunities
· Annual Pay Review
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Borg Automotive UK LTD'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 General.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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