Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to our continued growth, Howdens are looking for Machine Operators to join us at our manufacturing site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is an essential role where you will safely manufacture a range of panels to the correct quality specification.
Pay rate and shift pattern:
- £17.88 basic rate plus shift allowance and monthly production bonus
- Rotating days and nights Monday to Thursday (10 hour shifts)
The role:
- Performing machine pre use safety checks
- Setting up the machine/process in accordance with the specific SOP
- Monitoring of the machine during production
- Producing confirmations on MES
- Performing detailed process quality checks in accordance with the area SOP
- Changing tooling and performing minor adjustments to the agreed housekeeping standards
Our Machine Operators need to:
- Have a background in edge banding technology and/or CNC cutting / drilling
- Understand and follow all company safety advice such as risk assessments and SOPs
- Wood machining experience is desirable
Benefits of working as a Machine Operator for Howdens:
- Highly competitive hourly rate, shift allowance and monthly production bonus
- Free on-site parking and free lunch at our on-site canteen
- Pension plan with a company contribution of up to 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff discount
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
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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: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operator roles across Howdens Joinery Co.'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 Consumer Product Manufacturing.
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 £31,704 - £35,935 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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