Production Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Production Operator
Location: Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7YE
Salary: £10.42 per hour (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Perm / Full time
Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd are a global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors.
Due to the rapid growth of our company, we now have exciting, immediate opportunities to join our team on a permanent basis. Previous experience is not required for this role as full training will be provided.
As a Production Operator you will benefit from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 23 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week of 38 hours over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance.
Day shift only (no shift work).
As a Production Operator, your duties will include:
- Undertaking a wide range of manufacturing activities to produce high-quality components
- Following process instructions, engineering drawings and standard operating procedures
- Small component metal sizing, forming, welding, rolling, and finishing processes
- Inspection of parts both visually and by use of measuring equipment
- Accurately completing production process records, including recording quantities and dimensions
- Ensuring that all products are made to the high quality required by our customer’s critical applications
To be considered for the role of Production Operator you will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, able to follow Process Instructions
- Comfortable working to targets, good problem-solving abilities
For this position you will be employed directly, no agencies.
To apply go to:http://www.nicholsons.co.uk/vacancies/production-operator/and complete the application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operator roles across Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd.'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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