Machine Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cogent Staffing are looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse / Machine Operative operative to join our client based in Bolton.
They have an option of two shifts available to choose from
2pm - 10pm OR Night shift 10pm β 6am
Monday to Friday
Duties :
- Picking and packing orders.
- Machine operating.
- Loading and unloading wagons.
- Stock maintenance.
- General housekeeping.
- Working to deadlines.
Candidates should have:
- Experience of working within a metal working environment
- Knowledge of machine operating, such as Saws, Drills and Guillotines.
- Basic computer / IT and general mathematics skills.
Attributes
- Self motivated and willing to always improve and develop.
- Ability to work in a team, although being able to work alone when required.
- Offer great customer service, whilst maintaining company standards.
- Basic computer / IT and general mathematics skills.
- Reliability, being able to show an excellent timekeeping and attendance record.
Desirable
- FLT licence, with experience operating Combilift trucks an advantage.
Package / Benefits
- 22,500 β 24,000
- Annual profit share scheme up to Β£5,000.
- Company Pension
- Free Parking
- Career Progression
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Β£22,500.00-Β£24,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you applying for afternoons or nights
- Have you ever worked within a metal stockists
- Have you worked on any Saws, Drills and Guillotines.
Licence/Certification:
- FLT (preferred)
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 (Β£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 Operative roles across Cogent Staffing'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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