Machine Operator - Continental Shifts
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Position Overview & Specifications
Central Recruitment Solutions are currently looking for experienced Machine Operators to work at one of our well-established clients in the Blackwood area.
Hours and pay rates
Continental shift pattern - 4 on 4 off (2 days 6am-6pm, 2 nights 6pm - 6am)
£10.00p/h + £45 Attendance Allowance (if all hours worked)
This equates to £11.25 p/h if all hours are attended.
This position is temporary with the potential to turn permanent after 13 weeks.
The role will involve/ require:
- Inspection and packaging of various plastic goods
- A high level of concentration to ensure consistency and fault monitoring.
- If required, machines could be operated on a semi-automatic basis
- Manual handling to include, stacking pallets, wrapping and moving pallets on pallet trolleys
- General Cleaning around workstation.
- Some products may require the use of a cleaning solvent to clean mouldings
- Responsible to fulfil and comply with the company health and safety policies
- Responsible for running more than one machine (when trained)
Essential:
- Previous experience working in factory environment or a similar role
- Own transport due to location
- To provide own safety boots (hi vis will be provided)
** Personal progression within the company is available at all times **
Please hit apply today and one of our team will be in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you drive?
- Can you commit to the shift patterns mentioned?
- How soon can you start?
Experience:
- Machine Operator: 3 years (preferred)
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 Machine Operator - Continental Shifts roles across Central Recruitment Solutions'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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