Kiln car repair operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Kiln Car Repair Operative – Day Shift
Ellistown, Leicestershire
We are currently recruiting for our market leading manufacturer in Ellistown. We have an opportunity for someone looking to do a manual role.
Hours of work and Pay
· Monday to Friday
· 08.00am – 16.00pm
· £10.73ph
Job Responsibilities:
· Repairing and renewal of kiln car refractories.
· Repairing car chassis steel work and joints.
· Lubricating and replacing as necessary wheels and bearings.
· Replacing kiln car rope seals.
· Inspecting and monitoring of kiln car condition to identify immediate and long term repair requirements.
· Updating of kiln car maintenance records.
· Maintaining the refractory and other spares stock inventory
· Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in work areas.
· Any other reasonable duties as determined by the Technical Manager to support the TPM process and technical team activities.
Required Skills:
· High degree of Safety Awareness.
· Excellent time keeping and attendance.
· Flexible - available for overtime and supporting the team when needed.
· Adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
· Self- motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
· Methodical and systematic approach with a high attention to detail.
· Team working attitude.
· Willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
· Basic fabrication or building skills/experience.
· Fitting, welding and forklift experience would be beneficial though full training will be provided.
· PC Literate.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coalville, LE67: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Kiln car repair operative roles across Siamo 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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