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

Production Operative

Salary Range
£11 - £12
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Sunderland, North East England, 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

Armour Plastics Ltd currently requires production operatives to work on our fast-paced, semi-automated production line in our production facility at Sunrise Enterprise Park, Sunderland.

We are offering full time positions following the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period, during which progress will be reviewed after 1 and 3 months.

We are manufacturing shower trays for the UK market, and successful candidates could be using any one of our various machines within the plant, as well as manually loading and offloading products to and from various machines. Training will be given, however experience in a production line environment would be advantageous.

Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, efficient & co-operative team workers.

Good attendance & timekeeping records are essential.
We usually operate a 2 shift system which offers a current starting rate of:
Inclusive of shift allowance – £11.43 per hour for a 05:50 to 13:50 shift
Inclusive of shift allowance £11.86 per hour for a 14:00 to 22:00 shift However on occasions we do run on standard day shift between 07:00 & 17:00, which incurs a rate of £10.57 per hour

Company's annual pay review is due in April

Overtime may also be offered at 1.5 x standard rate, depending on production levels and company needs.

Progression through the company is possible & encouraged.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT USE RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AT ANY TIME.

Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts, we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you do NOT hear from us within the ten days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will however keep your details on file, and you may be contacted about other opportunities in the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.43-£11.86 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sunderland, SR5 3RX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • 1. Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?

2. What motivates you to do a great job at work, other than the payslip?

3. Tell us about a time when you found it difficult to work with someone. How did you handle the situation?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: prodop03/23

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.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

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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 Production Operative roles across Armour Plastics Limited'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 £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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