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 time and a half (1.5x hourly rate)
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 detailInstallation:
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:
You’ll receive structured training and clear progression steps:
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 include:
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.
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