General Factory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Almesco we strive for excellence in what we do and plan to be the UK number 1 in supply and installation of rain water goods.
Having grown the business over the last 30+ years to where we are now, we are at an exciting turning point and looking to expand our inhouse production team.
Based in our Factory in Bridgend you will be working on an array of projects, we are looking for a General Operative to join our team and help drive forward our passion for what we do.
Working as part of a small team we are looking for the right person who is self motivated, ambitious and able to work independently to complete the tasks to our high standards.
Working hours - Monday to Friday 40hrs per week 7:15 - 15:45. Breaks will be staggered to ensure continuous production within the factory.
Job requirements will be, but not limited to:
- Loading and Unloading of deliveries, Packing of materials for customers.
- Provide assistance to the production floor manager with lifting and moving materials for cutting/ pressing.
- Provide assistance to the paint shop with set up and strip down – Aluminium Sanding, Pre treatment works of aluminium.
- General maintenance / cleaning of production floor.
- Any work deemed necessary to assist in the production of goods or running of the production floor.
Desired:
- Previous Experience working within a production factory.
- Forklift licence beneficial but not essential.
- Good physical fitness as manual handling will be required in this role.
On successful application and employment, employees will benefit from:
- Competitive rates of pay depending on experience.
- 28 days holiday Including bank holidays
- Training and opportunity to progress
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgend, CF31 3RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience as a General Operative?
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: GEN0822
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 General Factory Assistant roles across Almesco Ltd'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 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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