General Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
GENERAL OPERATIVES
FULL-TIME PERMANENT: DAY & EVENING SHIFT
Keystone Group is a market leader in the building materials and products markets in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe. The Keystone Group consists of Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, IG Elements, Smartroof, IG Masonry Support Systems, Keyfix and Keylite Roof Windows.
Due to growth and innovation within our diverse range of products, the Keystone Group are now recruiting for General Operatives across both day and evening shift within Cookstown shopfloor;
OBJECTIVE:
To perform relevant operational duties applicable to your role that will ensure customer orders are fulfilled to a high specification.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- A minimum of 2 months working within a relevant manufacturing setting in a similar role
- Strong communication, verbal and numeracy skills
- Excellent team member
- Hard working
- Punctual & reliable with a degree of flexibility required at peak business times.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Adhere to health and safety, hygiene and quality procedures
- Report any non-conformances identified immediately to management
- Comply with all company rules, policies and procedures
- Contribute towards achieving and maintaining a positive working environment
EITHER SHIFT PATTERNS AVAILABLE:
Day Shift
5.45am to 1.30pm Mon to Thurs and 5.45am to 1.15pm on a Friday
Evening Shift
1:30pm to 11.30pm Mon to Thurs
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
In return we offer a competitive salary, shift allowance and production bonus.
32 days holidays that enhance with service, subsidized social events for you and your family, life assurance, flexible cash health plan and the opportunity to progress within a forward thinking, dynamic working environment that has attained an impressive reputation within the construction industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
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: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Operative roles across Keystone Lintels'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 Machinery 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 £33,662 - £44,003 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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