Factory Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
WestRock are one of the world’s largest print and packaging companies! We employ over 50,000 team members across 320 locations worldwide. Our Company strives to create a culture that provides long term opportunities for our team members in an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
If this sounds like the kind of Company you would like to work for, we would love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for several Factory Operatives to join our wonderful team at our Arbroath site. This role will work as part of the machine assembly line team, who are responsible for manufacturing luxury rigid box packaging predominately for the Scotch drinks market.
This position is based on a flexible work rota which includes early shift, back shift and day shift.
How you will impact WestRock:
You will operate as part of the assembly line, producing high quality rigid boxes primarily for the drinks market.
You will successfully undertake simple assembly tasks, including box fold assembly, manual turn ins, fitment insertion, apply poly bags of sleeves, assembling shippers, inspection and packing.
You will work on the lid production line, feeding conveyors and applying lid cards
Assemble shippers offline and manually pack boxes
Conducting a visual inspection to ensure products achieve the quality requirements
What you need to succeed:
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced & high volume manufacturing environment
Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Team Working
Tenacity
Concern for health & safety and quality standards
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: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Factory Operative roles across WestRock'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 Consumer Product 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 £21,527 - £32,167 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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