FAQs

Q. Where will my interview be held?

Most interviews will be held at our headquarters and main site in Oundle, Northamptonshire. Some roles will be interviewed in the role location, such as Ipswich. You will receive full information regarding locations, arriving, parking etc. alongside your invite to interview.

Q. Can I apply for more than one position?

Of course! You’re welcome to apply for any roles that you consider you have the skills and experience for.

Q. How do I apply for a job at Fairline?

You can apply for a job at Fairline by searching our current job openings and submitting an application. If there isn’t a role that is suitable, you can also register your CV with us, and we will be in touch if a suitable role becomes available.

Q. What information should I include on my application?

Please include all relevant work experience, any official qualifications or training you have undertaken, and your school/university grades and the year you attained them.

Any other certificates, such as First Aider or Fire Marshall training, are also handy for us to know.

Q. What is the Fairline recruitment process?

We are committed to a smooth, transparent recruitment process. We will send you acknowledgement of receiving your application. If you are invited to interview, we will phone you to arrange a suitable time and place. We will follow up with an email confirming the time and place for the interview, the interviewers, any relevant preparation you may need to do, and logistics for arriving at our site. If you are required to attend a second interview, this process will be repeated.

If successful, we will call you to offer the role and confirm your pay/salary, job title, and other useful information. We will then ask you to confirm acceptance of the role and to inform us of your start date as soon as possible (i.e., once you have given notice to your current employer).

We’ll be in touch right up until you start your role with us and will always be on hand to answer any questions or queries you have regarding your employment.

Q. How much will I get paid?

Pay is dependent on experience and will be discussed with you at interview stage. Fairline is committed to creating a working environment that enables its employees to thrive and pays everyone, including new starters, rates well beyond the National Living Wage.

Q. What benefits will I get?

You can see all our rewards and benefits here.

Q. Will Fairline sponsor a work visa for me?

We can offer sponsorship for work visas for the right roles. Please reach out to recruitment@fairline.com for more information on this. 

Q. Will I be notified if my application has been unsuccessful?

Yes, we will send you an email notification if your application is unsuccessful. If you have given permission, we will keep your application on record and be in touch if a suitable role becomes available which matches your profile.

Q. What should I bring to the interview?

If you are not a British Citizen, please bring along your right-to-work documentation for the UK.

Q. What should I wear to the interview?

Dress as you would for any interview (smart business casual). For certain roles, such as in Health & Safety or Production, we'll give a factory tour and require closed-toe shoes for this. 

Q. Can agencies send speculative CVs?

Unfortunately we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies that are not on our preferred supplier list.

Q. I am having technical issues submitting my application - what should I do?

If you have any technical issues with the site and saving your application, please email recruitment@fairline.com.

Alternatively you can fill in a support request by clicking the “Contact Support” button that appears when you are completing your application.

Q. I do not have an email address, can I apply in writing?

To complete our online application process, and so that we can contact you during the recruitment process, you will need a valid email address.  If you do not currently have an email address, you can set one up easily by visiting a web based email provider such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook and following their instructions.

Q. Can I just send my CV?

We do not accept CVs in paper form, however you may apply for vacancies advertised on our website, and send a speculative application here.