Factory Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Factory Operative
Pay : £10.90 unskilled £11.90 skilled
Monday To Friday
7.30am till 5pm 2 x half hour unpaid breaks
CK Meats is a world-class pork producer based in Eye, near Diss. We are recruiting people to join our growing business. We are currently searching for full-time Factory Operatives to fulfil permanent contracts.
Role and experience required:
Our packing hall has three lines with various roles and tasks including packing, weighing, loading, sorting and boxing our products. Please be aware that some of the tasks include heavy loading and you will be working in a chilled environment with full PPE provided.
We are looking for skilled and unskilled operatives and full training will be given.
We have opportunities for people who want to join a friendly, inclusive, fast-growing business. Our team at CK has recently enjoyed a hog roast, afternoon tea and a visit from Mr Whippy. We are working hard to make our colleagues feel valued.
What we can offer you:
Overtime will be paid for any hours worked over 45 hours per week at time and a half
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Access to Grocery Aid providing emotional, practical and financial support
Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts
£10.90 - £11.90
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 Factory Operative roles across C&K Meats'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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