Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
DIY-Kitchens.com is the world's biggest online kitchen retailer, a family-owned business with three world class, state of the art manufacturing sites in Yorkshire. We’ve been manufacturing our kitchens since 1982 and we pride ourselves on producing stunning kitchens that our customers love, finished to the highest standard and built to last.
Hours and Pay
£11 per hour with a review after 3 month probationary period.
Monday to Friday on a rotation
WEEK 1: 6am till 2pm
WEEK 2: 2pm till 10pm
This role requires:
- a positive, flexible & co-operative attitude
- the ability to follow clear instructions
- the ability to work effectively as part of a small team
- willingness to learn new skills and move between teams
- enjoying physical work with some lifting
- handling product with care to avoid damage
- using some common hand tools (combi drills, impact drivers etc)
- following Standard Operating Procedures where applicable
- being tidy and organised to ensure a safe, efficient workspace
- adhering to all HSE policies & guidelines
- communicating effectively with supervisor and colleagues
Rewards & benefits
- Permanent contract
- Paid overtime available
- Pension scheme
- 30 days paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Christmas shutdown
- Free hot drinks
- Large, comfortable canteen with big screen TV
- Clean, safe, modern workplace
- ”Refer a Friend” scheme with cash incentives
- Training and Development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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 Production Operative roles across DIY Kitchens'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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