Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Temp to Perm Machine Operator and Team Leader is required for a company based on the outskirts of Leamington Spa.
Hourly rate between £12 - £13 per hour though flexibility on the rate is offered for the right person.
Working hours are 30-40 hours per week, 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday and applicants must be flexible to also work Sundays during busy peak periods. Standard hours are 3pm to 8pm with 30 minutes lunch.
Experience in operating machinery is essential, together with administration experience. The machinery includes multi-head weighers on a food production line in bagging so experience in a bagging food department a distinct advantage. This is a Team Lead role to manage a team of 3 machine/bagging operators. Additional responsibilities include stock control, order processing and maintenance of the work area.
Please apply in the first instance and any queries please contact Catherine at Sarah Harvey Recruitment.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 weeks
Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
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 Machine Operator roles across Sarah Harvey Holdings'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 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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