Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Production Operative – Permanent Contract
We have a great opportunity for Production Operators on a permanent, full-time basis.
Epson Telford Limited was established in 1987, we are on a 50-acre site and operate a 24/7 manufacturing site. Epson is the only European manufacturing and distribution site for ink cartridges and textile inks and have recently expanded into blow moulding.
Quality and innovation is at the heart of everything we do, from the Cleanroom environment to the in-house machinery, design and technology improvements from which they use our own 6-axis robots.
Salary:
£19,910 plus 20% shift allowance per annum
Three Rotational Shift Pattern:
Week 1 – Sunday 11.00pm to 6.00am Monday to Thursday 10.00pm to 6.00am
Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Friday 1.00pm to 8.00pm
Week 3 – Monday to Thursday 6.00am to 2.00pm Friday 6.00am to 1.00pm
Following successful shortlisted application, you will be invited to Epson’s site to go through a recruitment process, to include: literacy and numeracy test, drug and alcohol test, health and safety briefing, and competency-based interview. The assessment will take around 2.5 hours to complete.
The next assessment day is arranged for Thursday 23rd March 2023 between the hours of 10.00am to 12.30pm & 2.30pm to 5.00pm.
A member of our team will contact you to find out which slot is most convenient for you.
The role:
- Operate automatic manufacturing equipment
- Loading and uploading of parts
- Unpacking and preparation of component parts
- Transfer of finished goods to the next process
- In process sample inspections and measurement
- Recording of data
- Ensure all cleanliness of the lines and working area are maintained to a high standard
- Record accurate defect
- Escalation of machine downtime to the Team Leader, Engineer and Supervision
- Carry out 10% inspection of offline quality checks daily
- Escalate offline issues and work towards the achievement of KPIs
Benefits:
- KPI related bonus
- Pension scheme 3% employer contributions
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Voluntary lifestyle benefit scheme
- 31 days holiday (incl Bank holidays)
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Employee service benefits
- Discounted products and consumables
- Onsite occupational health and physiotherapist
- Free eye tests
- EAP support program
- Perkbox
- Company sick pay scheme
- Free secure parking onsite
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: Computer Hardware Development
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Epson'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 Computer Hardware Development.
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 £19,910 - £19,910 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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