Machine Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Momentum Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a brand new Warehouse that has opened in Foston. They deliver drinks, recycle bottles and turn them into new bottles. They are one of Germany's leading mineral water and soft drinks producers and have just opened their first plant in the UK.
WHAT YOU DO
- Operating and maintaining the plants machinery
- Monitoring stock levels and liaising with the production supervision team to highlight and stock level concerns
- Maintaining a flexible approach to work to meet team-based plant requirements
- Observing and maintaining safety levels with particular attention to machinery and electrical equipment
- Undertaking training as required by the company
- Maintaining a strict level of hygiene in and around the plant machinery
- Liasing and coordinating with all departments to ensure no machinery breakdowns
WHO YOU ARE
- At least 1-year experience within a similar role
- Experience in a Bottling line machinery would be preferred
- A UK food standard qualification and or certification is desirable but not essential
- Good verbal and written communication as well as Problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Flexible to work various shifts
OUR OFFER
- £12ph starting rate rising to £12.50ph after 6 months with generous shift allowances on top.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 days UK bank holidays per year
- Interesting tasks in a continually growing company
- Contributory pension scheme
- Occupational date: 01.02.2023
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MS-M-FOSTON
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 Momentum Recruitment 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 £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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