Trainee Machinist - Assessment Day

We are expanding our permanent workforce and we are looking for Machine Operators to join our manufacturing site in Darlington. For this role we will be holding an assessment day on-site in Darlington (date TBC). This will give you a chance to learn about our business and have an in-person interview. Apply today to register your interest. Further information to follow!

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to join a large organisation with lots of progression opportunities.
• Starting salary is £12.21 ph, after successfully passing your training you’ll rise to £12.95 ph with further potential as you work your way up the grades.
• In addition to your basic hourly rate, you will also receive the following shift allowance:

• Rotating shifts at 16% and 30% for a night shift, with overtime rates at 1.5 and double time.

These roles are working alternative shifts - earlies (6am - 2pm), lates (2pm - 10pm) and nights (10pm - 6am).

We have 3 levels of Machine Operators:

• Trainee Machinists (£12.21ph) - with a training plan to hit Grade 3 and 4.
• Grade 3 (£12.95ph) - core skills as a grade 3 machinist would be the ability to make machine adjustments where required (tooling adjustments, capable of reading CAD drawings).
• Grade 4 (£13.34ph) - core skills as a grade 4 machinist would be the ability to make machine adjustments where required (tooling adjustments, capable of reading CAD drawings); tooling removal, installation and setting on woodworking machinery. Capable of creating machine programmes for required customer orders.
• Grade 5 (£13.74ph) - core skills as a grade 5 machinist would progress from Grade 4 with the ability to make machine adjustments as required (tooling adjustments, capable of reading CAD drawings); tooling removal, installation and setting on woodworking machinery. Capable of creating machine programmes for required customer orders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate machinery safely at all times.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, following a “clean as you go” approach.
• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Show a willingness to learn and develop into a skilled machine operator.
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Be flexible and support other machines or areas when needed.
• Work in line with lean manufacturing principles and quality standards.

In addition to the above we offer the following benefits:

• Overtime rates 1.5 and double time.
• Paid breaks.
• 31 to 33 days holiday.
• Company sick pay.
• Paid time off for medical appointments.
• Employer pension contributions at 4.5%.
• Death in service at 3 x basic salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite occupational health (including potential opportunities for counselling services).
• Long service award.
• Colleague purchase scheme for family and friends (Nobia).
• MAD awards £50 to £500 reward points.
• Reward points for first aiders.
• Free onsite parking.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Nobia advantage (discounts and cashback from retailers, including gym memberships and free eye test).
• Uniform (including safety footwear).
• Subsidised canteen – covering breakfasts, lunches, and dinner.

About Nobia:

At Nobia, we design kitchens for life. To us, that means developing well-designed, beautiful, and emotionally conceptualised kitchens that speak to the hearts and minds of our customers. We have strong local brands including Magnet, Gower and Commodore Design in the UK. We are driven by a shared ambition to lead the way in design and sustainability in our industry. Together, we form Europe’s leading kitchen specialist.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process please make us aware.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.