Factory Operative - Afternoon Shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a full-time Factory Operative at their Midlands Branch based in Oldbury.
The job will include heavy lifting, manual handling, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
The successful applicant would also receive training in different aspects of the glass trade with the opportunity to learn a new skill set and progress within the company.
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant must possess the below skills and experience:
- Operating glass machinery and equipment, and handling glass safely and effectively
- Work in line with all quality processes, conducting relevant quality checks and liaising with Supervisors and Production Managers on a daily basis to discuss quality and production targets.
- Assisting with preparing glass loads for customers, supporting drivers to load or offload vehicles as necessary and ensuring correct paperwork is used/completed
- Maintaining a high standard of workplace housekeeping and carrying out daily/weekly checks on equipment and machinery
- Working in a controlled and safe manner in line with Health and Safety policies, wearing appropriate PPE at all times and immediately reporting defects/accidents/near misses
Employee benefits:
- Inhouse training and career progression opportunities
- Birthday Holiday
- Uniform provided
- Staff parking provided
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,760.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
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 (£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 - Afternoon Shift roles across Fire Glass UK'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 £19,760 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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