Machine Operator (Injection Moulding)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Machine Operator (Injection Moulding/EXTRUSION)
£35,000 to £36,000 Basic
Benefits: Overtime Opportunities are Readily Available (£38,000 OTE) + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Parking On Site + Progression Opportunities
4 Day Working Week. 12 Hour Shifts. Days and Nights Weekly Rotation.
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MACHINE OPERATOR SPECIALISING IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY AND HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AND SETTING INJECTION MOULD OR EXTRUSION MACHINERY?
This is a great opportunity to join a growing manufacturing who are currently investing heavily on site. This position is a direct reflection of ongoing success within the company. New roles are being created within the injection mould and extrusion team due to expansion into new markets.
To apply for the role, you must have previous experience as a machine operator within a manufacturing environment. Machine Operators will ideally have experience working within the plastic injection moulding or plastics extrusion industry. Applicants with experience working with PVC will have a considerable advantage.
On a day to day basis, the role will involve starting up, setting and operating injection moulding and or extrusion machines. You will work to bespoke customer specification to manufacture a wide range of products. You will work with a range of plastic raw materials, calibrate machines to be fit for purpose and quality check products to specification. You will work to H&S initiatives at all times. As part of your role, you will be tasked with reducing waste/scrap where possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established, stable manufacturer who are experiencing ongoing success in their industry. Due to ongoing growth, professional progression opportunities will naturally become available for the successful machine operator.
The Machine Operator:
*Must transfer from a manufacturing background
*Will ideally have plastic injection mould or plastic extrusion experience
*Will ideally have experience working with PVC
*Will have experience of operating/setting hydraulic machinery
*Monday to Thursday. 12 Hour Shifts. 06:00 to 18:00 and 18:00 to 06:00 Weekly Rotating
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £35,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
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 Machine Operator (Injection Moulding) roles across Williams Manufacturing'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 £19,800 - £29,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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