Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
- ESP manufacture and supply sealing and polymer products to a wide variety of equipment manufacturers across numerous industry sectors including HVAC, off-highway, food & beverage, automotive, rail, pharmaceutical, life-sciences, defence, and oil & gas.
- Located in our production facility in Warrington the position operates within a highly dynamic yet structured team.
- The successful candidate will facilitate the manufacture of compression moulded sealing products and other items from a range of materials, including high end perfluouroelastomers, by working within a team of operatives to ensure sufficient resource is available to meet customer requirements.
- To operate compression moulding presses and other related equipment for production purposes.
- To maximise stock usage as per manufacturing instructions.
- Carry out in process visual inspection of all components.
- To carry out any required product packaging as per instructions.
- Use ERP system to input working hours and stock consumption.
- To carry out all processes in the times indicated in manufacturing instructions and production schedules.
- Responsible to maintaining the safety of your working environment, contributing to the maintenance of health & safety in the workplace.
- Be responsible for your health and safety and have a duty of care for others around you within your working environment.
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed and identify risks.
- Ensuring good housekeeping for an efficient working environment.
- To work within the guidelines of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- To carry out any other duties as instructed and as laid down in your contract of employment.
- By following the requirements of our quality management system and embracing a strong Health & Safety culture, they will directly contribute to the success of the business.
- 25 days plus bank holidays annual holiday entitlement
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme including
- Life, Money and Wellbeing support
- Unlimited Video GP Appointments
- 8 Mental Health Therapy session a year
- 2 Medical second opinion consultation per year
- Company Sick Pay
- Group Income Protection – after a period of sickness absence
- Onsite Parking at all our sites
- Long service recognition
- Free unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
- Free ERIKS Branded workwear
- Free Eye tests
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 Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Eriks'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 Repair & Maintenance.
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 £22,064 - £31,342 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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