Machine Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
START YOUR CAREER WITH Woodlands Home & Garden Group!
VACANCY: Picker Packer
Location: Thornbury, Bradford
Woodlands Home & Garden Group is a market leader in the manufacture of garden buildings, including sheds, summerhouses and log cabins. Based in three sites at Rodley, (LS13), Thornbury (BD3) and Horsforth (LS18) our sales have grown rapidly and we are now looking to expand our team of people - could you be the person we are looking for?
You will be part of a team of manufacturers and packers producing and packing log cabins, with a great support network to help you learn the job. The packer role involves packing the components of a manufactured log cabin and as you will be lifting and manual handling products, you will need to be physically fit.
What can we offer?
- Immediate start
- A 40 hour week, Monday to Friday (6 am to 2.30 pm)
- Hourly rates £10.60-£11.25 (skills based salary increases)
- 20 Days' Holiday + bank holidays (based on 40 hours per week) and length of service increase
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 additional days)
- Workwear is provided
- Overtime available (after 40 hours)
- Internal reward & recognition scheme
- Annual bonus
- Personal learning & development pathway
- Staff discount scheme across all brands
- Free on-site parking
- On-site canteen and facilities
Please apply with an up to date CV and contact details. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to Work in the UK and references on request.
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 Machine Operative roles across Woodlands Home & Garden Group'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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