Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent Positions. No experience required - Immediate start
Staff discount - 25% at Next, up to 15% on Brands & up to 75% off our on-site staff shop
Salary: £9.80+ performance bonus; meaning you could earn between £10.50 - £11.50 per hour!
These are full time and permanent roles, working Monday - Friday, 38.75 hours
The shifts are: Week 1- 05:30-13:45 / Week 2 - 13:45-22:00
We are looking for Support Operatives to join us at our Furniture Manufacturing Site.
What does the job involve?
Your role is crucial to creating our sofas. Whether that be cushion filling, foam conversion, despatch or wood preparation…the list is endless! All we ask is that you are a team player who is passionate about their work and fully committed to delivering products “right first time”.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an operative who loves working in a fast paced environment where no day is ever the same. Being ‘hands on’ will be in your nature but don’t worry if you have never worked in a furniture manufacturing environment before; we will offer full training and will bring you up to speed on our ever growing range of models and designs!
What’s in it for me?
- Enjoy 25% discount on all Next items in store and online.
- Get up to 15% discount on our branded items including Nike, Adidas, Quiz, Ted Baker, Hugo Boss, Superdry and over 1,000 more!
- Up to 75% off branded and Next items in our on-site staff shops, including South Elmsall, Doncaster & Bradford.
- Plenty of overtime available to boost your salary.
- Free parking on-site.
- Onsite restaurant with great food at amazing prices
- Free uniform and all safety equipment provided.
- Sharesave scheme open to all employees.
- Regular incentives, initiatives and prizes from our Great Place to Work committee.
- Amazing Career opportunities
Apply today to start your Next journey and a member of our friendly recruitment team will contact you regarding the next steps!
*Salary calculations stated are based on a standard full time contract, exact shift, hours of work and pay rates and full terms and conditions will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.80-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Operative roles across Next PLC'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 Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
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 £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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