Factory production operative Central Derby
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pay: £10.43 per hour
Overtime: Mon - Fri (time and a third subject to 39 hours being worked in that week)
Hours per week: 39 (20 min paid break and 30 minute unpaid lunch)
Hours: Mon 0700 - 15.30 Tue - Fri 0700 - 15.15
THE ROLE
You will be assisting the operatives mainly within the clay and glazing teams with (not limited to):
- emptying and loading the kilns(big ovens)
- loading moulds onto wracking, and removing excess clay by using a fettling knife and/or sponge.
- cleaning as and when required
- assisting with the actual making of the pottery and working with the team to glaze products
- moving stock
- working with basic machinery such as having to press a button to operate.
- identifying and removing any product faults using variety of tools and abrasive tapes and identifying defects where there may be
ADDITIONAL INOFRMATION
Once you are fully registered with us we will be taking groups of people out for a tour of the site, this will also you to have a full understanding of the environment you will be working in.
You will be required to wear overalls. The site have a few sets in stock however they can take up to 2 weeks to arrive when processed for delivery (2 week lead time). You can't work with clay without the PPE and will be required to do other duties until you have the overalls.
PLEASE NOTE- as you will be working with clay, pottery, and materials please be prepared to get your hands dirty.
ABOUT YOU
- Hardworking
- Able to work well with others and within a team environment
- Kind and friendly
- Keen eye for detail
- Willingness to learn and progress
- Able to work to targets and achieve them
- Support the companies culture which is built on family values
- Excellent time keeping skills
- Great work ethic
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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.
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