General Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company Overview
Formed in Kingston upon Hull in 1991 as a manufacturer of insulated panels for cold storage, Paneltex is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled vehicle body builders and converters. Thirty years later, Paneltex produces hundreds of refrigerated vehicle bodies, vehicle body kits, and portable cold stores a week out of seven specialised factories across the UK.
Position Title: General Operative
Location: Paneltex, Hull Somerden Road
Hours of work: 40 hours per week - Monday-Thursday 0800-1700 / Friday 0800-1430
Salary: £10.25 per hour
Other Benefits: Equivalent of 32 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), Contributory pension scheme & Life Assurance cover.
Job Overview
We are looking for Production Operatives to work across various areas of the business including CNC, Panel Shop, Moulding, Kitting, Finishing and Sub Assembly.
If you have experience in the following then we would like to hear from you:
- Sub Assembly
- Setting up of manufacturing equipment
- Using CNC routers and setting up CNC tooling
- Performing periodic checks on equipment (TPM)
- Background in GRP products
- Fitting of various components
- Constructing / building production moulds using materials such as wood, fibreglass resins, etc.
- Stocktaking and stock control
- QA inspection of goods
- Following instructions to complete assembly tasks
- Manual Handling
- Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings
- Using hand-held tools
If you are keen to join a dynamic, hard-working team of people at a growing, forward-thinking UK manufacturing company, your interest is very welcome.
Paneltex is an inclusive employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other personal factor. We would welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants.
No agencies please.
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 General Operative roles across Paneltex Limited'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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