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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Production Operative

Salary Range
£21,216 - £21,216
£1,768 - £1,768 / mo

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Location Base
Lichfield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

GEZE UK Ltd has a full time opportunity for a Production Operative within our Production Department based at Fradley Park, Lichfield.

Role Purpose:

As the Production Operative you will be responsible for the assembly of automatic slide operators, aluminium door fabrications and the build of electronic control boxes, which also includes testing and the rectification of errors. You will liaise with GEZE’s internal departments in order to ensure the efficient processing and coordination of materials, and agree time frames to achieve the successful on-time completion dates of GEZE projects.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has a passion to learn and develop, full training will be provided along with additional training and development opportunities involving various production techniques and methods.

The role includes:

  • Reading and understanding cutting drawings and assembly drawings
  • Reading wiring diagrams and being able to problem solve errors
  • Operation of production machinery equipment
  • Assembling process and functionality testing
  • Quality control inspections
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and execute them to achieve tight project deadlines
  • Computer related activities, both testing and logging information.

Requirements:

  • Ability to interpret and understand manufacturing drawings and written SOP information.
  • Basic competence in use of fabrication equipment, i.e. Torque bars and settings, cutting and drilling machinery and hand held power tools etc. ·
  • Have an understanding of components and wiring is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams including problem solve. · Have excellent attention to detail and be committed and enthusiastic in your work.
  • Ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines both as part of a team and as an individual.
  • Ability to undertake manual handling duties, such as lifting completed doors and framework, sheets of glass and boxed parts up to 25kg.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Paid Birthday leave after 1 years’ service
  • Annual Performance Bonus
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Life Assurance scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program to support health & wellbeing
  • Free on site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £21,216.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Geze UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,216 - £21,216 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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