Cutting Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cutting Machine Operators are responsible for ensuring that skilled staff are provided with the resources and materials that are needed to undertake their tasks, moving materials and supplies to and from the point of need as well as assisting in the general site organisation and tidiness. By providing support to our skilled staff Cutting Machine Operators are a link in the chain between our products and our customers which is important to the overall success of the company.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Measuring and assembling goods in the factory or warehouse
- Mentoring and training of new or existing employees on becoming a Cutting Machine Operator
- Operate the Zund Machine.
- To carry out daily maintenance on the Zund.
- Storing goods and raw materials in the factory or warehouse
- Preparing materials for use by other production staff
- Moving materials / finished goods to the appropriate location.
- Using lifting equipment and forklift trucks (where training has been given)
- Cleaning and maintaining machinery
- Maintain the working areas of the Production facility ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised fashion and that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
- Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors or other senior managers.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Salary is based on experience, however training will be provided so direct experience isn't essential.
- You will have the ability to understand and react to instructions and requirements of the division General Managers in relation to basic operational tasks.
- You will require basic numeracy and literacy and communication skills.
- You will be able to demonstrate previous relevant experience or show that you are capable of learning from supervisory staff how to undertake the required tasks.
- You will be prepared to regularly change the tasks you are required to do and have a highly flexible approach to working with others.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Upholstery: 1 year (preferred)
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 Cutting Machine Operator roles across Abbey 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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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