Factory Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to continued growth, Calder Masonry Ltd are recruiting for factory operatives to join our busy team. This is a great opportunity for a positive, self-motivated, and energetic person to be part of a forward-thinking friendly company.
Calder Masonry Ltd are a quarry operator and manufacturer. We are one of the largest producers of dimensional York stone in the UK, supplying Woodkirk Yorkshire Sandstone across the UK and to the Republic of Ireland.
The Role: Your main responsibilities as a factory operative will be working manually in the different areas of the stone production factory. This is a hands-on role where you will learn new skills and abilities. Stone industry experience as a factory operative in walling production or as a stone sawyer would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. A fork-lift licence is also an advantage but again training can be provided for this.
As a factory operative you will be based on site at Britannia Quarries, Morley working as part of the production team.
By joining our team at Calder Masonry Ltd in a factory operative role you will receive the following benefits:
·Immediate start available
·Days role - standard 39 hour week with early finish on Fridays
·Premium rate of time and a half for overtime
·Pension plan
·Well maintained, and safe working environment.
·All tools and PPE provided
·Free parking on site
If you feel that this could be the role for you, please send us your CV Successful applicants will be invited to interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Factory
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 Factory Operative roles across Calder Masonry Ltd'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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