Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title:- Manufacturing Operative
Hours:- 2 Days On (6am – 6pm), 2 Nights On (6pm – 6am) / 4 Days Off
Pay:- £10.50 per hour, Increasing to £11.25 after completion of Probation period + potential to increase up to £12.50 with training.
Benefits:- Onsite Parking, Pension, Attendance Bonus
Magma Group is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and technology, as well as absorbent materials for oil, gas and petrochemical industries across the world.
Over 40 years’ experience and competency-based experts has allowed Magma to develop a strong understanding of the catalyst industry.
Our aim is to continue discovering new and improved methods of production, through our ongoing investment in innovation and research and development.
Evolution of our private limited company has been rapid, and we continue to grow year on year. Innovation, flexibility, integrity and the health and safety of our workforce are core values for Magma Catalysts, and we have the accreditations to support them.
Job Description
If you are looking for a career in manufacturing, and have the ability to perform well in fast-paced environments, our Dewsbury based factory operative role could be ideal for you.
We are committed to hiring Magma talent that can develop and thrive with us, so you can expect full on-the-job training and career progression opportunities when performance goals are met.
Successful candidates will be expected to operate within two different manufacturing processes:
1) The production of purification absorbents
2) The production of specialist catalysts, which are supplied to industries involved within the extraction of hydrogen
Requirements - Adhere to Health and Safety Guidelines - Capable of Following Set Processes and Procedures - Flexible Approach to Various Manual and Technical Tasks - Excellent Work Ethic with Strong Desire to Do Well and Progress
The Candidate – You should have:-
· Ideally some experience in production or a similar environment
· Hard Working, self motivated attitude.
· Some flexibility due to the shift pattern.
· All candidates will receive on the job training to upskill, so a willingness to learn is essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,932.00-£27,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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 Manufacturing Operative roles across Magma 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 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 £22,932 - £27,300 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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