Warehouse operative, Picking and packing
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Position Overview & Specifications
Machine Operator - Automotive manufacturer
Permanent contract
£22k+ amazing benefits
RG2
VANTA Staffing are the exclusive staffing partner to a phenomenal company who provide a critical re-manufacturing service to the automotive industry.
Due to recent contractual wins, we are assisting them to strengthen their manufacturing team.
The successful Machine Operative duties will include;
- Working in a sterile, clean engineering workshop, you will be responsible for setting up and manipulating various industry specific machines to manufacture / refurbish OEM parts used in vehicles & plant machinery (full training provided)
- Work to current standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
- Ad-here to all workshop SOP’s and co’ health and safety procedures
- Communicate with team leaders, managers and clients to ensure streamlined production
- Update and manage their computer systems (full training provided)
- Quality Check all finished items pointing out errors or areas for improvement
- Hours of work, Monday to Friday, earlies & lates. - Typical starts, 5:45am – 2pm & 1:45pm – 10pm
This would be an ideal role for a technically minded individual who has aspirations to work in Engineering or with a manufacturing specialist.
The successful Machine Operative will enjoy;
- £22k+ amazing benefits
- Skills matrix with financial rewards for people who want to learn
- Advanced pension system
- Profit share – Annual payment based on previous years profitability
- TAX FREE Share buying scheme
- Hols, 25days plus 8 bank holidays
The chance to develop with a progressive, successful company who genuinely promote from within (call to hear how you could rise through the ranks to management level)
Required experience & characteristics;
- At least 1 years’ experience in a technical, operational role (Assemblers, Mechanics, Engineers & Technicians are highly desirable)Methodical & practical thinker
- Strong communication and confident to point out mistakes
- Live within commutable distance to Madejski Stadium, Reading
- Reliable & conscientious
- Courteous, polite & professional
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: da14032023/01
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 Warehouse operative, Picking and packing roles across Vanta Staffing'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 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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