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 chance to learn about our business and have a 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 were 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 were 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 ad 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.