Production Operative
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Job details Job reference ATR00000158 Date posted 25/05/2023 Application closing date 16/06/2023 Location Selby - North Yorkshire Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Full time Job category/type Corrugator Attachments Blank Production Operative Job description
Production Operative | Selby | 39 hour working week | Permanent
Starting hourly pay £12.47 per hour
Do you want to join an organisation that can offer you more than just a job? Are you looking to be part of an organisation with exciting growth plans?
As a Production Operative at VPK you will have a career. We have a structured career pathway, so our employees can develop their skills and become multi-skilled within the production area. The more skilled you become, your hourly pay will increase up to £14.97 per hour (dependent on shift).
Night shift working hours
Monday to Thursday 22.00 - 06.00 and Friday 20.00 - 03.00
The Benefits
- Voluntary overtime available at enhanced rates.
- We will provide you with Uniform and PPE.
- Paid lunch break.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare cash plan which includes cashback on key medical costs, such as dental etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7.
- Discounted rates at retail outlets.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Company Sick Scheme.
- 33 days holiday (including statutory entitlement).
- Death in service benefit.
- Ongoing development and training.
Duties to include:
- Demonstrate competence in timely machine setup, minimising down time and maximising efficiencies by working effectively as part of a team.
- Produce work of a high standard by adhering to quality standards to ensure that product is produced to agreed specifications.
- Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues to promote successful teamwork.
About you
- Good literacy and numerical skills.
- Computer literate.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Have a positive attitude towards work.
About VPK
VPK is an international packaging supplier with more than 6,400 employees in 70 locations across 20 countries. In the UK, we have six specialist sites producing high quality sustainable packaging from shelf ready to e-commerce products for our customers.
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: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across VPK'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 Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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