Production & Installations Operative

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 increasesOvertime paid at 1.5x hourly rate31 days annual leave (including bank holidays and paid Christmas break)Pension scheme with company contributionsAll tools, van, and uniform providedFull on-the-job and external trainingSupportive, family-style work environment The RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesProduction:Manufacture the productOperate hand tools, saws, pillar drills, and cutting machinery safelyMaintain 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 materialsEnsure each job is completed to a high standard and within deadlinesTravel 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 probation6–12 months: Production work + 1 day/week installation12–18 months: Increasing installation work18–24 months: Approx. 2 days/week installation1-year review: Salary and performance review All training, tools, uniform, company van, and insurance are provided. External certifications include:CSCS CardPASMA CertificationLadder & Steps Safety TrainingProduct-specific installation training Working Hours: Production: 8:00am – 4:30pmInstallation: 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 learnReliable, punctual, and take pride in your workComfortable travelling across the UK when requiredAble to work both independently and as part of a teamHolder of a full UK driving licenceNo previous experience is required — just enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Interested? Please click apply….