Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
MACHINE OPERATIVE - EDGEBANDER
£11.50- £13.00 per hour D.O.E
gap personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client, a kitchen manufacturer, based in Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25
The role requires previous experience operating an Edgeband machine in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Shifts: Monday to Friday 8.00- 4.30pm during training period.
6-2pm/ 2-10pm rotating weekly after training.
Pay Rate: £11.50 - £13.00 per hour dependant on experience.
Main Duties:
- Operating a machinery - Edgeband - IMA, MIESSE, HOMAG
- Feeding materials into the machine - wood panels
- Monitoring for quality
- Manage auto and manual infeed operations
- Work in line with Helath & Safety procedures and SSOWs
Skills Required:
- Experience operating edgeband machinery
- Background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Capability to manage own workload & prioritise effectively
- Excellent attention to detail & quality
The Benefits:
- Free onsite parking
- Free Tea, Coffee & Soup
- Modern working environment & canteen
- 30 days holiday entitelement per year (inc. bank hols)
APPLY TODAY AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS TO DISCUSS THE ROLE AND YOUR SUITABILITY
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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 Machine Operator roles across gap personnel'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 £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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