Tufting Machine Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Who are we
A multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability,
We are looking for someone with tufting / textile manufacturing experience - please apply if you have this. Limited tufting / textiles manufacturing experience will also be acceptable. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept applicants who do not have this.
Requirements:
- Ability to learn quickly and willingness to work efficiently and a drive to improve continuously
- Good communication skills
- Good time management skills
- An ability to work on your own initiative
- The ability to adapt to changes and work under pressure
- To work well as a part of a team and communicate with other workers
- Positive, "can do" attitude is crucial
- Tufting experience is essential
Essential:
- Good level of numeracy, literacy and general education
- Very good level of written and spoken English
- A great eye for detail
Hours of work:
This role will operate on a day shift Monday to Thursday 7.45 - 16.30 Friday 7.45 - 15.15 with the possibility of a shift pattern and overtime in peak season so flexibility is required
Benefits
- 30 days holiday (Pro-rata) - Rising to up to an extra 5 days when reaching 5 years’ service
- On-site parking
- Immediate start available
- Competitive rates of pay
- Staff Discount
- Staff Social Parties in summer and winter
- Christmas Bonus, Christmas Raffle & Christmas Party
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £12.92 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
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 Tufting Machine Operative roles across Phoenox Textiles 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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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