Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of salary should I expect?
Manufacturing: $1,492 Average Monthly Income for Production Workers and Machine Operators
Drawing Office: $2,059 Average Monthly Income for Designers
How to apply?
Visit https://belizecareer.com/ for all Montpelier vacancies.
Can I visit the site and fill out an application?
Yes, we invite walk-ins. You can easily show up and visit us at 77H3+CV8, Belmopan, Belize.
What is a site visit?
All applicants for manufacturing and the drawing office must engage in an unpaid one-day “Site Visit”. The site visit is scheduled by the manager's office with consent from the supervisors. The site visit is to be carried out between the operating hours of 7 am and 5 pm with lunch at 12 noon.
The site visit aims to assess the applicant's skills and abilities.
What are the hours like?
The facility is operational from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
How will I be paid?
All salaries are paid using Belize Bank's online salary tool for business. This means that you will need to have a bank account with either Belize Bank, Atlantic Bank, or Heritage Bank.
What is a probation period?
Montpelier's operations can take some time for you to become familiar with. In order to allow you some time to adapt, we allow for your first sixty work (60) days to be probationary. This means you earn a basic flat wage while still allowing yourself to learn our ways.
Does it need to be 60 days?
No. Some individuals are quick learners and can adapt to Montpelier's operations pretty quickly. In this case, if your immediate supervisor believes you have fully adjusted, they can recommend ending the probation period within the first twenty (20) days.
How much can I earn during probation?
It depends on your qualifications. Below is the breakdown of our
Bracket 1 - Entry-level candidates: $5.00/hour
No formal training
No Previous Experience
Formal training but No Previous Experience
Bracket 2 - Mid-level candidates: $6.00/hour
Formal training + 2 years Experience
No Formal training + 4 years Previous Experience
Associate’s Degree
Bracket 3 - Exceptional Candidates: Negotiable
The General Manager has the ability to agree to alternative wages for any exceptional Probationary Employee.
Will social security contributions be paid during my probation period?
Yes, social security payments will be made during your probation period.