Cutting Room Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent (37 hours per week) Based in Huddersο¬eld
Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.30 Friday 08.00 to 13.00; Overtime available when required.
33 days holiday including Public Holidays.
Continental Sports: Established 57 years ago, we design, manufacture and install equipment for Sports Halls, Physical Education, Gymnastics and Trampolining including Trampoline and Ninja Parks.
Continental Sports is currently looking for someone to join our Engineering department as a Cutting Room Operative who can help with continued demand and improvements to our manufacturing services.
The successful candidate will need to meet the following criteria:
Key Responsibilities:
β Daily setting & operation of steel cutting machinery effectively.
β Reading route cards, cutting lists and conforming to all relevant quality speciο¬cations.
β Ability to use various pieces of Engineering measuring equipment to produce components accurately.
β Working with the engineering team leader to ensure the machines are run eο¬ciently with optimum cycle times.
β Work & adhere to production schedules, eο¬ciently and in a timely manner.
β Work effectively on his/her own, and as a team player at all times.
Key Skills:
β Organised, hardworking & efficient.
β Experience in an Engineering environment would be advantageous.
β Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
β Handling and cutting a diverse range of steel based materials.
Continuous training will be provided to ensure there is a full understanding of the operational processes.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: 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 (Β£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 Cutting Room Operative roles across Continental Sports 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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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