Mechanical Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you mechanically inclined?
Do you have an engineering interest?
Would you have any previous experience in a role that involves basic mechanical skills working with nuts, bolts and general tools?
If so, then please read on.
The basics:
Job Title: Mechanical Operative
Location: Coalville
Industry: Manufacturing
Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2:30pm and Fridays 6am to 11am
Role: Permanent
Pay: £14 per hour 39hr week = £28392 per annum + Overtime = earning of £35000 and upwards achievable
Benefits – 33 days holiday, free onsite parking, onsite canteen, pension, life insurance, child care vouchers.
Overview:
Working for a large manufacturing business that have sites across the UK. The mechanical operative will be site based working as part of the assembly team. You will be tasked to build the machinery using mechanical hand tools (spanners, torque wrenches etc.) whilst reading the assembly drawings to ensure that the products are built in the correct way.
Key responsibilities of the Mechanical Operative role:
Reading assembly instruction/engineering drawings you will be building the bespoke machinery that the company manufacture onsite.
The ideal candidate / Mechanical Operative may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- An mechanical skill set – ability to work with tools (spanners/wrenches), nuts and bolts
- Computer literate
- Strong communication skills
- NVQ level 2 or above in a mechanical skill set beneficial
- Competent at following assembly instructions
Commutable from: Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Coalville, Burton, Markfield, Loughborough and surrounding areas.
If you are interested in the Mechanical Operative role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.
- Job Location: Coalville
- Job Type: Permanent
- Salary: £28,392 p/a
- Posted on: 28th Feb 2023
- Job Reference: J956053
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Operative roles across Nicholas Associates'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 HR Consulting.
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 £28,392 - £28,392 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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