Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
National Timber Systems (NTS), part of the National Timber Group are looking to recruit Production Operatives to join the manufacturing and distribution site near Catterick Racecourse NTS Catterick, Bridge Road, Brompton on Swale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7HS.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible and a reliable team player with good literacy and numeracy skills. An interest in, or previous experience of basic woodworking would be advantageous although not essential as full training will be given.
Duties May Include:
- Assisting in the assembly of timber components to order requirements
- Picking products for orders
- Loading/unloading vehicles
- Use of equipment, machinery and plant (after training)
- Completion of basic standard paperwork
Working Hours, Pay and Benefits:
- Shift one: Monday to Friday either 6.00am to 2.00pm or 2.00pm to 10.00pm, competitive hourly rate + percentage shift allowance paid for all basic total hours. Agreed hours over basic total hours are paid at overtime rates OR Shift two: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm, competitive basic hourly rate + all agreed hours worked over basic total hours are paid at overtime rates
- Hourly rate increases available following successful completion of probationary period
- Shift allowance paid at 16.5% extra for all basic 37.5 hours worked between 6.00am to 2.00pm or 2.00pm to 10.00pm
- Promotion opportunities
- Defined pay structure
- Training and development opportunities
- Staff discount on company products
- Employee Assistance Programme – free support with your financial, social, physical and emotional wellbeing
- Access to rewards and benefits platform including generous, everyday supermarket and other retailer discounts
- Free onsite parking (Not all employers offer this)
- Workwear provided
- Christmas shutdown
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are complying with all COVID-19 requirements to ensure the safest possible environment or our employees and customers.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Prod. Op BOS
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 Operative roles across National Timber 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 £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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