Factory Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
H & J Speake is a family owned manufacturer of Zinc & Aluminium Die Castings. Operating from a single site in Willenhall we service a number of the UK’s market leaders across various industries.
We are looking for somebody to join our team as a Factory Operative.
The position involves:
- Operating Zinc high pressure die casting machines to produce parts for various industries.
- Handling of molten Zinc & Aluminium (full PPE provided).
- Cleaning machines after production each day.
- Inspecting parts which are produced to ensure they are of good quality.
- Secondary operation work when required (drilling, tapping, pressing etc)
- Packing when required.
- Other adhoc factory duties
Requirements:
- Previous die casting experience preferred but not essential.
- Previous experience working in a factory essential.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Physically fit
- Good spoken English
Hours are 7.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.00am - 4.30pm Friday. No Shift work. No Weekend work.
In return we offer a position in a friendly, down to earth environment within a small team and a competitive rate of pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
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 Factory Operative roles across H & J Speake'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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