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 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.  Interested? Please click apply