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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Machine Operator (Injection Moulding)

Salary Range
£19,800 - £29,500
£1,650 - £2,458 / mo

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Manchester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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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

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

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:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,800 - £29,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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