Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for a experienced Assembly or Semi Skilled Operators for our busy manufacturing client based in Bradford, BD2.
Work is on a temporary to permanent basis working .
Shift/salary:
- 09:00am - 17:30pm
- £10.44 ph (depending on age bracket)
- Overtime paid at a higher rate
- Hours over 39 per week paid at overtime
The role:
Working from written and verbal instruction to prepare, cut and assemble wood and wood products. Some machine operating may be involved with more opportunities arising depending on how receptive you are to training.
- Jointing, glazing, clamping, gluing and routering products
- Quality checking all products
- Sourcing materials for manufacture
The candidate:
- Previous experience operating a hand and/or power tools in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience jointing, clamping, gluing, routering and glazing
- Previous experience spraying wood - would be beneficial
- Good attention to detail
- High level of motivation and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Keep work areas clean and tidy
- Mindful of health and safety
- Takes a careful and considered approach to the role
- Able to work from written instruction
- Can successfully liaise with other departments as required
Immediate starts available for the right candidate.
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.44 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford, BD2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with hand and power tools?
- How soon are you available to start this role?
Experience:
- wood machine operating: 1 year (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 Cogent Staffing'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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