General Operative Night Shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are in search of a Metal Operative to join our client based in Dudley. The role involves full training for the use of overhead cranes. As a metal operative, you will be required to use the overhead crane to load and unload bulk steel from trailers that enter the facility. Although a manual role there is no lifting of steel by hand. You will be required to clamp the load, relocate it to a stored position and fill out any accompanying paperwork.
The role is a direct permanent position.
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic company on their new premises. The workshop is clean, with brand-new equipment and the company boasts great progression opportunities. There is a Christmas bonus of £1500 and a Summer Bonus scheme in place. Use of company Sauna, Gym and shower facilities available 7 days per week.
The initial joining pay is £12.50 per hour, after 3 months of service this will be reviewed on performance and raised to £13.75 per hour, and after 6 months of service, it will be raised reviewed on performance and raised to £15:00 per hour. The company offers great benefits but equally expects a high standard of work and a high calibre of staff.
The shift available is Sunday to Thursday - Sunday shift is 22:00 - 05.30 Monday to Thursday shift is 21:00 - 05.30 with 30 minutes flexible lunch. There is an immediate start for the right candidate.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: USN01
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 General Operative Night Shift roles across The Deans 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 £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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