Production Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Has an exciting opportunity for a Production Assistant
Higher Kings Mill is a large paper manufacturer and all our finished products, that are made predominantly for the filing and educational market, are 100% recyclable and made using recycled materials that are sustainably sourced.
Situated in Cullompton (EX15 1QJ), the company has been in operation since 1757.
The Salary: £23,270 - £26,166
The Role:
Working a bespoke 3-Shift Pattern of 2 x Days, 2 x Nights, 2 days off, over a 20 day period. Followed by an additional 10 day 'block rest day period' on average, every month.
To apply for this role, you will ideally hold experience in a manufacturing/production environment. However, this is not essential as full training will be provided.
An extremely varied role where you will learn new skills to successfully manufacture paper which involves activities such as;
- Working with various pieces of machinery within the paper manufacturing process.
- Producing & unloading paper reels of various sizes
- The cutting & labelling of paper reels of various widths and sizes.
The role involves working both days (06:00-18:00), nights (18:00-06:00) and involves working weekends.
For the first two to three months, you will work closely with another member of staff to ensure full training and competency is achieved.
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly team in a long standing company.
The Person:
- Ideally manufacturing/production experience
- Confident working on own initiative and as part of a team
- Prepared to work in a physical hands on role
- Excellent worth ethic
- Excellent time keeping
- Willingness to learn new skills
The Benefits:
- Free onsite parking
- 100% attendance bonus of £60 per month
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,270.00-£26,166.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PA-HKM-22
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 Production Assistant roles across Higher Kings Mill Limited'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 £23,270 - £26,166 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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