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

Production Operative

Salary Range
£22,771 - £22,771
£1,898 - £1,898 / mo

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking Yard Labourer at Harlow Bros in Long Whatton This is a fast-paced working environment working within a well-established team.

Harlow's has recently transitioned from a family-owned business to an Employee-owned business. The Harlow family wanted to ensure that the ethos and service which has been a major factor in the company’s success, would continue for decades to come. An Employee Ownership Trust will ensure this and enable business to continue as usual for both customers and staff.

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

Harlow’s provides the following benefits to all employees:

  • Pension Scheme
  • 10% Discount across Harlow Bros. Branches
  • Employee ‘Perks’ Platform – PERKBOX
  • Employee assistance programme
  • In House Training and Recognised Qualifications

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

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 Harlow Timber Group'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 Wood & Paper 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 £22,771 - £22,771 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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Harlow Timber Group

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