Factory / Process Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sterling Recruitment Services are now recruiting for several experienced Factory Operators to join our client based at Riverside Park in Middlesbrough.
The roles are permanent opportunities.
3 Shift system. 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am.
Please note the role involves weekend work on a rotational basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and any visitors to the site.
- To operate a variety of machinery producing packed products.
- The ability to work on fast moving production lines.
- A strong communicator able to work well in a team.
- To ensure a high standard of quality is maintained throughout the production process.
- Maintain a good culture of housekeeping throughout the site.
- Act on and report all defects/hazards immediately.
- Carry out predetermined checks and audits to ensure compliance/safety.
- Ensure no vehicles are overloaded and ensure safe manoeuvring onto or around site.
- Adhere to instruction given regarding operations.
- To carry out the duties of the post in a manor such as to safeguard and enhance the profile of the company.
- Perform any duties associated with the day to day running of the plant as requested by the Site Supervisors.
- Direct traffic coming onto the site to the correct areas.
- Ensure that no product is released from site unless the appropriate documentation is available.
- Ensure that the acceptance of product into storage is controlled.
- Checking of incoming raw material to ensure compliance with purchasing contract specification.
- Assists in the development of risk assessments as required.
- To always wear appropriate PPE and ensure work colleges also adhere to site PPE rules.
Competencies and Qualifications required:
Experience in a fast-paced production and process environment
Excellent organisational skills & time management
Solid understanding of production and inventory management
Proactive and forward thinking
Flexible and adaptable approach to day-to-day tasks with the ability to multi-task under pressure
Understanding of inventory management software
Strong written and oral communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JB_PORP2403
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 Factory / Process Operative roles across Sterling Recruitment Services'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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