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Profile Operator (8000)

Salary Range
£24,962 - £42,133
£2,080 - £3,511 / mo

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Location Base
Aberdeen, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Sparrows Group is a specialist lifting and mechanical handling contractor that delivers equipment, technology and integrated engineering services to the global energy industry. Our solutions support our clients to optimise their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people.

With our headquarters in Aberdeen, we employ over 1,600 people across numerous operational locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

We are looking to recruit a Profile Operator to join our Workshop Team at Sparrows in Aberdeen, UK.

The work scope includes but is not limited to completing various tasks including interpretation of technical drawings, inputting data using CAD and operating the profile cutter as required on projects undertaken within the Tern workshop facility.

Main responsibilities

  • Checking and preparing all drawings and data for input.
  • The safe handling of materials and equipment in the profile shed.
  • To be responsible for visually checking their work before QA inspection.
  • To be able to check equipment prior to and after use highlighting any faults/defects to the workshop supervision.
  • To be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the machines.
  • To control steel stock by updating records when using materials.
  • Completing fabrication works in line with competencies.
  • To ensure stock tag nos. remains marked on the unused materials returned to the steel racks.
  • Completing forklift driver assessments informally and logging all results
  • Controlling all pipe and plate stock for Fabrication workshop

HSEQ responsibilities

  • It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with the Company's HSEQ Policy and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Sparrows Integrated Management System. The incumbent must report any incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with products, services or systems to their Line Manager.
  • The incumbent also has legal responsibilities under country-specific health and safety legislation to follow all Company processes and procedures and familiarise themselves with the emergency response arrangements applicable to them. The incumbent is also responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any) and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.

Qualifications and experience

  • Knowledge of CNC profiling is essential i.e. Laser / Plasma / Waterjet.
  • Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting Engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to use measuring equipment such as but not limited to tape measures, Vernier callipers is essential.
  • Understanding of different material grades is essential.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Aberdeen, AB23 8JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 8000

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Profile Operator (8000) roles across Sparrows Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,962 - £42,133 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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