Production & Installations Operative
Northampton
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 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: 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.  Interested? Please click apply. |  |  |  |
Recruiter: Pertemps - Kettering Industrial
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum
Reference: 726116596