Trainee Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
Based in Thetford, Norfolk, we specialised in plastics coating and laminating, providing this service to the medical, signage, and food industry. In addition to our own extensive product range; we actively engage in custom manufacture. The purpose is to learn how to run machinery and assist in the production of high-quality products in a safe environment to maximise efficiency and profits. Previous Machine Operator experience is not required as training will be provided.
Note: Previous applicants need not re-apply
What you will do:
You will work rotational shifts: 0600-1400, 1400 - 2200, 2200 - 0600 (Mon-Fri)
You will be paid Per Hour - £10.42 plus £1.50 (Shift Pay)
You will partake in a training programme on production lines and machinery such as loading raw materials for product manufacture, mixing glues and dyes, testing finished products, transporting materials and equipment and cleaning production equipment.
In addition, you will be:
- Assisting with the efficient operations and maintaining machinery and working on Coater/Laminators, Slitters and Conversion Machinery.
- Reporting any problems with equipment directly to the shift leader.
- Assisting with identifying non-conformances in production performance as well as Quality, Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environment issues
- Ensuring company resources are used in an effective manner to ensure best operating costs and reduction in waste.
- Responsible for your own and others safety, using Personal Protective Equipment, as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
There are currently no additional Covid-19 requirements. However, this may change depending on advice from the UK Government.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thetford, IP24 3RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GH/14/13/23
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thetford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
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 Trainee Machine Operator roles across Ryco Coatings'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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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