Production Operative Day Shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
PRODUCTION OPERATIVE - Day Shift
Ellistown, Leicestershire
We are currently recruiting experienced Production Operatives for one of our prestigious clients based in Ellistown, Leicestershire due to demand and growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a local leading manufacturer who offer a friendly working environment with excellent benefits and opportunity for overtime.
Must be happy to work in a dirty, dusty environment and be physically fit due to this being a physical role.
This is a 5 on 5 off, 4 on 4 off shift
*£13.30 per hour Including Shift allowance
Key responsibilities:
- Ability to take ownership of the role
- Hands on Cleaning of machinery and plant
- Ability to rotor and prioritise your own workload
- Operation of mobile plant as required
- Greasing and oiling of production plant
- Adhering to health & safety, quality and environmental systems
- To deliver through the process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement
- Assist with production when required
- Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S’s housekeeping and environmental management
- Assist in the development of SSOP’s and Risk Assessments
Essential qualifications & experience:
- Excellent timekeeping, attendance and flexibility
- Self-motivated
- Numerate & literate.
- Team working attitude.
- Ability to also work alone.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
- Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
- Ability to learn to operate key manufacturing and mobile plant.
- Willingness to undergo further training and development.
- Previous labour intensive role
Desirable qualifications & experience:
- Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment.
- A certified counterbalance FLT driver is advantageous.
- A recognised up-skill.
Training & Development
Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include:
- Multi-functional operation, possibly cross departmental.
- 5S principles.
- Localised Health and Safety Procedures.
- Localised Environmental and Quality Responsibilities.
- Localised up-skilling.
Benefits
- Immediate starts with full training provided.
- Paid Holidays and Pension Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Get amazing deals exclusively available to yourselves through the Siamo Benefits scheme
- Excellent chance of a permanent position
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.73-£13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coalville, LE67: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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 Production Operative Day Shift roles across Siamo Group'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 £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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