Labourer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Labourer at Harlow Bros in Long Whatton This is a fast-paced working environment working within a well-established team.
Harlow’s has over 90 years’ experience in Timber, Engineered Timber, Manufactured Buildings and more. With 13 locations across the UK and over 500 employees, from manufacture to merchanting, Harlow’s have the expertise to advise, supply and support you in any project or build.
We are looking for someone with the following experience/qualifications:
- Timber knowledge and experience is not necessary this would be advantageous.
- Hard working
- Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
- Team player
- Able to work under instruction at all times
- Work effectively with teams within the department and carry out manual work
- Adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations
The hours of work are 7:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 to 15:00 Friday.
As a Labourer your primary responsibilities would be:
- Assist skilled personnel
- General maintenance & housekeeping
- Presenting product for delivery
- Correctly label packs for delivery
- Feed or take timber from machines
- Ensure products are properly stored
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: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Labourer roles across Harlow Timber Group'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 Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
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 £24,627 - £27,367 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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