Production Operative

Daventry Metal Products Limited; Daventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Company pension

Referral bonus

Free on-site parking

Early Friday Finish

33 Days Paid Leave

Guaranteed Christmas Shutdown

Job summary

Daventry Metal Products Limited is seeking a reliable Production Operative to join our manufacturing team in Daventry, Northamptonshire. This permanent, direct-employment role offers steady progression and long-term stability, with a 45-hour week and an early finish on Fridays.

In return you’ll work with metalworking processes and robotic welders (where trained) in a tidy workshop that values punctuality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Dexterous, methodical and detail-oriented.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Experience with machine operation or robotic welding is desirable.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• General metalworking: materials handling, deburring, and component assembly.
• Workshop operations: drilling, sawing, tapping, and basic press brake operation.
• Assisting with semi-automatic brazing, spot welding, and component pressure testing.
• Operating machinery (including robotic welders where trained) and maintaining a tidy work area.

Skills

Dexterous

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Punctuality

Self-motivated

Tools

Machine operation

Robotic welding

Job description

Production Operative – Daventry Metal Products

Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire (NN11)

Hours: 45 hrs/week (Mon-Thu 07:00-17:15 | Fri 07:00-13:00 - Early finish Friday)

About the Role

Daventry Metal Products is hiring a reliable Production Operative to join our established, growing manufacturing team.

We offer a permanent, direct-company contract from Day 1, with clear progression opportunities and long-term stability.

• Direct Employment: Permanent contract from Day 1 - no agency uncertainty.
• Early Friday Finish: Standard shift finishes at 13:00 every Friday.
• 33 Days Paid Leave: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Guaranteed Christmas Shutdown: Paid time off over the festive break.
• Perks: Overtime rates (1.5x Mon-Sat, 2.0x Sun/BH), company pension, referral bonus, and free on-site parking.

Key Responsibilities

• General metalworking: materials handling, deburring, and component assembly.
• Workshop operations: drilling, sawing, tapping, and basic press brake operation.
• Assisting with semi-automatic brazing, spot welding, and component pressure testing.
• Operating machinery (including robotic welders where trained) and maintaining a tidy work area.

What We Are Looking For

• Dexterous, methodical, and self-motivated with good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual, able to work well independently and within a team.
• Experience with machine operation or robotic welding is desirable but not essential.
• Valid right to work in the UK.