Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Production Operative
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Hours: 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts
XCL Group are currently recruiting for a Production Operative for a manufacturing client based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Main purpose of the role would be to ensure the correct materials are supplied to the correct areas in a timely manner.
Duties may include but not limited to:
- Operating manual and automated machinery
- Manual lifting
- Use of the FLT (Counterbalance and/or Flexi)
- Organising and ensuring goods are sorted in a timely manner in the correct areas and is accurately accounted for.
- Quality inspection of products
- To comply with 5S standards.
- Flexibility to work in all areas and assist team members
- Undergo additional training as and when required
- Abide to all health and safety standards at all times including wearing the correct PPE
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role as a Production Operative
- A Valid FLT (Counterbalance and / or Flexi)
- Ability to get to and from the company during unsociable hours
- Be involved with manual handling, some of which may be heavy products/ materials.
Preferred Skills
- Good English both verbally and written
- Organised
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Any relating qualifications/certificates
- Understanding of 5s
Application Process:
If interested in the Production Operative role, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If suitable for the role you will be contacted for an interview with XCL Group. You may then be invited to register with ourselves and be invited for an interview with the client.
For further information please contact XCL Group and ask for Luke
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.11 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Production: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: XCL - Production Operative
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 Production Operative roles across XCL 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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