Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Quest Employment are searching for self-motivated to join our ever-growing client in the NN3 area.
Our client is a family run business based in two medium sized warehouses; this is a production role, extremely friendly working environment, around 50 employee’s total.
Job location and shift:
Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton NN3 6AX
Regular shift : 07:30-16:15 Monday - Thursday / Fridays 07:30 - 15:15 (Early finish Fridays!!!)
Pay £9.75 per hour (OT rate £16.13 per hour)
- This work will involve using your hands to clamp wires, cutting wires, soldering.
- A relaxed family run business
- Production / Factory experience is necessary; this could also include hobbies where you are used to utilising your hands.
- Good hand eye coordination
- Job can be repetitive
FROM April £10.49 per hour but as your skill set increases, as does your pay ... £11+
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £9.75-£16.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton, NN3 6AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JT-CABLE
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 Manufacturing Operative roles across Quest Employment'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 £10 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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