Production & Installation Operative (Full Training Provided)
Location: Northampton (office-based) + travel across Northants, Beds, Leics, Warks, Oxon, Herts, Bucks, Cambs, and occasionally across the UK.
Salary: Year 1: £12.98 per hour (£27,000 per annum). Year 2: £13.46 per hour (£28,000 per annum). Salary review after Year 2 based on training progression.
Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Overtime: Paid at a time‑and‑a‑half rate (1.5x hourly).
Holiday: 31 days (including bank holidays and paid Christmas closure).
Requirement: Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive starting pay with annual increases
* Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
* 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays and paid Christmas break)
* Pension scheme with company contributions
* All tools, van, and uniform provided
* Full on‑the‑job and external training
* Supportive, family‑style work environment
The Role
* We are looking for a Production & Installation Operative to join our team in Northampton. This is a hands‑on, full‑time, permanent role with full training provided — perfect for someone practical, reliable, and eager to learn new skills.
* You’ll start in the production workshop, learning how to manufacture the product. As your training progresses, you’ll move into the installation side, fitting our products on‑site at client locations across the region (and sometimes nationwide).
* This role offers long‑term stability, structured training, and the opportunity to develop valuable trade skills — ideal for someone seeking a practical career with progression.
Key Responsibilities
Production
* Manufacture the product
* Operate hand tools, saws, pillar drills, and cutting machinery safely
* Maintain high standards of quality and attention to detail
Installation
* Install the products in a variety of settings (schools, hospitals, offices, universities, etc.)
* Work with different building materials
* Ensure each job is completed to a high standard and within deadlines
* Travel to customer sites (some overnight stays required — allowance provided)
Training & Progression
* 0–6 months: Production training and probation
* 6–12 months: Production work + 1 day/week installation
* 12–18 months: Increasing installation work
* 18–24 months: Approx. 2 days/week installation
* 1‑year review: Salary and performance review
All training, tools, uniform, company van, and insurance are provided.
External Certifications
* CSCS Card
* PASMA Certification
* Ladder & Steps Safety Training
* Product‑specific installation training
Working Hours
* Production: 8:00am – 4:30pm
* Installation: Varies (early starts and flexible finish times depending on job completion)
* Occasional Saturdays — paid at overtime rate
About You
* Practical, hands‑on, and eager to learn
* Reliable, punctual, and take pride in your work
* Comfortable travelling across the UK when required
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Holder of a full UK driving licence
* No previous experience is required — just enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.
Interested?
Please click apply.
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