Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Machine Operator roles available on:
Press Brake
Day Shift 6am - 4pm [Monday to Friday]
Laser Machine
Euro Shift 7am - 7pm [5 days on, 3 days off, Monday to Sunday]
Plus overtime available but not always guaranteed.
Roles available:
No previous machine operator experience on day shift - £10.70 p/h initial rate, plus up to 10% attendance bonus each month = £11.77 p/h achievable in first full month.
With previous machine operator experience on day shift - up to £11.70 p/h initial rate, plus up to 10% attendance bonus each month = £12.87p/h achievable in first full month.
Brian James Trailers:
- Rapidly growing, stable and successful manufacturing business
- A local business selling our products all around the world
- We pay a 10% bonus each month just for attending work!
- Factory & Warehouse locations based in Daventry
What we offer:
- Competitive starting pay rate.
- Quarterly performance and pay reviews. Good people have the ability to progress their pay quickly!
- Attendance and overtime bonus.
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus an additional holiday loyalty scheme to increase holiday up to 25 days after 5 years.
- Employee Benefits Program - local retailer discounts
The job role:
- Vacancies for Machine Operative on various machines.
- Loading of raw materials and unloading and organisation of parts.
- Organisation and general maintenance of the department.
- Workload planning.
- Machine maintenance and upkeep.
- Trouble-shooting machine problems as experience and responsibilities increase.
- Leading by example and helping the business grow.
Candidate Requirements:
- Being able to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
- A hardworking and determined attitude.
- Good level of spoken English.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.70-£12.87 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Daventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operator roles across Brian James Trailers 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 £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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