Production & Installations Operative

Pertemps Kettering; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Production & Installation Operative to join their team in Northampton. This full-time role offers comprehensive training in manufacturing and installation, ideal for practical individuals eager to learn and grow. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary with yearly reviews and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive starting pay with annual increases

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme with company contributions

Tools, van, and uniform provided

Full on-the-job and external training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• No previous experience is required — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture the product using hand tools and machinery.
• Install products in various settings such as schools and hospitals.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure timely job completion.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Ability to work independently

Job description

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

Location

Northampton (office-based) + travel across Northants, Beds, Leics, Warks, Oxon, Herts, Bucks, Cambs, and occasionally across the UK

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)

Requirements

• 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

• 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

External certifications

• 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.

Application

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