Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Operative- York
We are currently working in partnership with a worldwide developer and manufacturer of premiuim, high quality lateral flow tests to recruit for a number of production operatives in the City Centre of York
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a well established team for ongoing full time work.
Benefits
- Days shifts- Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm, early finish of 1pm on Friday – 37.5 hours EVERY week
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing work
- £22,405.50 per annum starting (reviewed after 12 week probationary period)
- Overtime paid after 37.5 hours, time and half Saturday, double time Sunday
- On-site canteen and fully equipped kitchen
Duties
- You will work within a small team of upto 15 people where you will do a variety of the below
- Following of instructions for the assembly of Lateral Flow devices
- To dispense buffer solutions for use in testing into containers/ tubes whilst following instructions
- Put together full testing kits to be shipped out to customers, this may include following a checklist to ensure all items required for the testing are packaged and sent out together
- Despatch of products, including labelling and packing
The person
- Must be numerate and literate
- Have experience working within a busy warehouse/ factory environment
- Must have a keen eye for detail
- Must be happy with repetitive work
You will wear full PPE including a hair net.
The role is initially temporary but there may be opportunity for a contract in the future so you must be happy to start temporary.
To apply please either:
- Call us on 01226 285 888 between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri
- Text ‘YORK’ to 07789 261938 for a call back.
- Email your CV to barnsley@essentialrecruitment.co.uk
- Register for a call back from a consultant here
- Use the Quick Apply form on our website
- Click the apply button if you’re viewing this vacancy on Indeed
This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (an employment business)
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Essential Recruitment'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 HR Consulting.
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 £22,406 - £22,406 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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