Factory Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
*OWN METHOD OF TRANSPORT IS REQUIRED, DUE TO OUR LOCATION ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE*
Lappet Manufacturing Company is a well-established textile manufacturing company who produce high quality Saudi Arabian head shawls. We currently have a vacancy available for a manual operative in the weaving department, no experience required as all training will be provided.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Remove completed cloth rollers from looms at designated size.
· Manual handling of cloth rollers from loom to truck for transporting to inspection.
· Process and carry out essential quality inspection checks of completed cloth rollers.
· Book cloth rollers in to stock system using touch screen computer.
· Transport cloth rollers to warehouse department and manually unload them onto storage area for further processing.
· Manually collect and process materials needed for winding department.
· Comply with required Health and safety including, but not limited to, the wearing of safety shoes and use of hearing protection (all required PPE supplied).
· To operate machinery efficiently and safely when and where required.
· Carry out any other task as requested, within trained capabilities, to assist with the running of the factory.
Desirable Candidate Qualities
· Reliable.
· Punctual.
· Good communication skills.
· Able to maintain a strong work ethic in a fast-paced role.
· Willingness to learn new skills.
· Attention to detail for quality control checks.
· Own method of transport.
Benefits
· Weekly pay.
· 24 holiday days per year (set holidays).
· Only 159 working days per year.
· All workwear, PPE and tools provided.
· Opportunities for progression.
· Free car parking.
· Company sick pay scheme available after qualifying period.
Shift Pattern
Initial training for this position will be carried out on day shifts, 7:30am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am-12:30pm on Friday. Upon successful completion of training the hours of work, from then on, will be on a continental shift pattern; 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off. Shifts will rotate between days and nights, 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am (Paid at an average of 42 hours per week).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.68-£11.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.68-£11.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, PR3 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Lappet Manufacturing'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 £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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