Assembly/Production Operative - Belper

Blue Arrow; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced production operatives to join their dynamic team in Belper. This role offers the chance to work in a thriving manufacturing environment, assembling water heating systems. Candidates will benefit from excellent pay rates that increase with service length, as well as comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities. With a focus on health and safety, this position is perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced settings and enjoy working systematically. If you're looking for a reliable job with great benefits and the chance to grow, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Full training provided

Subsidised canteen

24/7 support

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Bank Holidays off

Qualifications

• Previous assembly and production experience is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks on the assembly line while ensuring quality.
• Report issues with machinery or goods during assembly.

Skills

Assembly experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Reliability

Self-motivation

Tools

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

Blue Arrow is proud to work in support of a leading manufacturing client in Belper (DE56). This company is a worldwide leader in the assembly of water heating systems. We are recruiting for experienced production operatives with backgrounds in assembly and manufacturing to join this amazing team in ongoing roles. Once you start on-site as a flexible worker, there are opportunities for upskilling and training.

Due to the location and shifts, you MUST live locally or be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. You must be available to work on a rotating shift pattern. PLEASE NOTE - This is for the Belper site only.

Shift Pattern

We are looking for candidates with full flexibility to cover 2 shift rotations:

1. Day shift: Monday to Thursday 06:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 06:00am - 12:00pm
2. Afternoon shift: Monday to Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Pay Rates

This client offers excellent pay rates which increase with length of service:

1. £13.17 per hour on morning shift (up to £16.63)
2. £15.01 per hour on afternoon shift (up to £18.47)

What will you be doing?

1. Working to timed targets completion of tasks at your station while still ensuring quality.
2. Reporting any issues with machinery or goods on the assembly line.
3. Safe set up and use of machinery, working with hand tools.
4. Always meeting health and safety requirements and committing to always working safely.
5. Working on an assembly line, putting goods together in a factory environment.

Who we are looking for

1. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to work efficiently.
2. Able to listen carefully to instructions and carry them out specifically and in the correct order.
3. Someone who enjoys working systematically and productively.
4. A strong eye for detail, ability to perform a task consistently, and notice any errors that the individual, the machine, or colleagues make.
5. Good communication skills and works well within a team.
6. Able to ask for help and follow procedures safely.
7. A positive person who can take initiative where appropriate.
8. Reliable and dependable.
9. The ability to maintain concentration and focus on highly repetitive tasks/workload.
10. Able to consistently learn and implement quality assurance.
11. Self-motivated and driven by targets (These may be by number of items assembled, or work completed per hour).
12. Previous assembly and production experience (essential).

Benefits of this role

1. On-site Blue Arrow Team and 24/7 out of hours number - We are here to help!
2. Fantastic pay rates (best in the area).
3. Full training provided.
4. Great staff facilities - subsidised canteen that serves superb freshly made food and 200 degrees coffee shop on site.
5. Highest standards of Health and Safety.
6. Up to 33 days of annual leave (after qualifying period).
7. Off on Bank Holidays and annual shutdowns.

We complete weekly inductions for the positions available, every Thursday at 9:30am. You must complete an induction prior to starting work, so if you feel this role would be ideal for you, click apply now and complete your registration. During the induction session, there will be a simple assembly skills test to see if you have dexterity and the ability to follow instructions. If successful, full on-site training will allow you to quickly understand the tasks required of you and the machinery used is intuitive.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

So, if you want to work in a progressive environment where excellent skills are taken a step further, and you think you will be perfect for this role, please click APPLY today, proceed with registration links sent to your email address, and we aim to review your application up to 48 hours (working days). We look forward to working with you!

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