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Cell Operator - Production

Salary Range
£27,000 - £27,000
£2,250 - £2,250 / mo

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

What is the role?

This role will be responsible for the running and packing of a production line(s). They are responsible for the ongoing quality of the product made, ensuring the completion of all quality checks. They will also be responsible for running the lines.

Job Title: Cell Drinks Operator

Contractual Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: £23,500 per annum

Shift Premium: £3,500 per annum

Annual Variable Pay:

5% of your annual salary paid as a lump sum annually, assuming business targets are met at 100%. This percentage will vary based on business performance.

Holiday Entitlement:

25 days plus bank holidays prorated as per your start date and working hours.

Life Assurance: Lump sum of 4 x pensionable pay.

Medical Scheme: You will be invited to join the Lavazza Professional UK Medical Scheme.

Sick Benefit: Payable for up to 6 months at 100% pay

Key responsibilities include:

· Total ownership of line (area) performance

· Monitor adherence to standards across line (area), ensuring breaches are resolved in a timely and effective way and communication is maintained with the Lead operator/ Shift Manager at all times

· Monitor adherence to standards across line (area), ensuring breaches are resolved in a timely and effective way and communication is maintained with the Lead Operator/ Shift Manager at all times

· Support Lead Operator in completion and updates to JTM boards. (Complete and update JTM boards

· Organize line (cell) to ensure all materials are available and prepared prior to being required to ensure no unnecessary downtime

· Ensure efficient execution of planned interruptions under the guidance and coordination of the Lead Operator (Shift Manager), and that normal operation of line (cell) is commenced as quickly as possible.

· Support the Lead Operator(s) in the leadership of the production area, working as directed by their Lead Operator to support product change overs, rework, cleaning and continuous improvement.

· Ensure efficient execution of planned interruptions under the guidance and coordination of the Lead Operator (Shift Manager), and that normal operation of line (cell) is commenced as quickly as possible.

Support the Lead Operator(s) in the leadership of the production area, working as directed by their Lead Operator to support product change overs, rework, cleaning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Good educational standard with clear ability to understand and adhere to standard operating procedures within a factory environment

Ability to apply knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment

High degree of numeracy and literacy

Competencies

Good planning and organization skills

Self-motivated

Ability to learn new skills and ways of working

Time management and interpersonal skills

Proficient in current computer programs and database

Competent in manual handling with good basic manual dexterity

Ability to apply knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment

Ability to work independently

Great team worker with excellent communication skills

Previous experience in a similar environment is essential. Machine operator, production line experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

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.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

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.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cell Operator - Production roles across Lavazza Professional'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 General.

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 £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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