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Machine Operator

Salary Range
£12 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Glasgow, 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

  • Sector: Industrial
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Job Ref: J2858
  • Job Type: Temp
  • Salary: £12 to £14 per hour
  • Expiry Date: 13 July 2023

Job Description

Do you have excellent communication skills and an analytical mindset? Are you a natural problem solver with strong mechanical skills? We are thrilled to be working with an exceptional Product Manufacturer who are looking for a talented Machine Operator to join them at their premise in Glasgow.


Your rate of pay and hours of work

This is a temporary position with a pay rate of £12.00 to £14.00 per hour. You will be working a backshift pattern of Monday to Friday, 3pm until 10pm or 4pm until 11pm. This role has the potential to turn into a permanent role after a 4-6 week trial period, for the right candidate.


Responsibilities in your new role

This is an exciting role where you will take ownership of the internal finishing end-to-end processes. In order to succeed at this, you will implement strict quality control, ensuring products are finished to a high standard in line with company specifications. Along with this, you will be responsible for ensuring all equipment is well-maintained and ready for use, overseeing stock control and managing process components and consumables and liaising with other departments to ensure efficient handover of goods.

In addition, the Health & Safety procedures and regulations within the business are of monumental importance, which you will adhere to and implement at all times. You will ensure the safety and security of equipment in the work area while reporting any accidents to management in a timely manner. You will ensure relevant PPE is worn at all times.


Your personality, experience, and qualifications

As the new Machine Operator, you should hold a minimum of 1 year of experience within a similar machine operation role. You will have basic mechanical engineering knowledge, along with an understanding of process manufacturing and the safe operation of hand/power tools.

As an individual, you will have immense attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks where appropriate.


Apply now!

Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV. You must be able to provide proof of right to work and up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references. You will also be required to attend an online registration interview with one of our team.

Stafffinders are operating as an employment business for the purpose of this role.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

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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Corridor Intelligence

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.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operator roles across Stafffinders'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 Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.

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 £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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