🛠️ Fabrication & Assembly Operative | Immediate Starts Available
📍 Location: Derby | Brand-New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | 38+ Hours Per Week
💷 Weekly Pay | Overtime Available | Career Progression
🌟 About the Role
Blue Arrow is recruiting experienced Fabrication & Assembly Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Production Operatives, Mechanical Assemblers, Factory Operatives and Skilled Engineering Operatives to join a leading manufacturer within the heating and hot water industry.
Based at a modern manufacturing facility in Derby, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality, engineered products using a combination of fabrication, welding, assembly, quality inspection and production techniques.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates from manufacturing, engineering, production, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, mechanical assembly, automotive, aerospace, industrial, warehousing or factory environments looking for a long-term career with a growing employer.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK AT LEAST 38 PER WEEK ON ONGOING BASIS AND AVAILABLE FOR 3 SHIFT ROTATION.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Fabrication of metal components including cutting, shaping, grinding and welding
- Mechanical assembly and production line assembly of manufactured products
- Reading and following technical drawings, work instructions and engineering specifications
- Operating machinery, hand tools and power tools safely
- Quality inspection, testing and quality control checks
- Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes
- Maintaining health and safety standards across the production environment
- Meeting production targets and manufacturing deadlines
- Conducting visual inspections and reporting defects
- Working within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment
✅ Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in Fabrication, Assembly, Manufacturing, Production, Engineering, Welding, Mechanical Assembly, Machine Operation or Factory Work
- Experience using hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment
- Understanding of quality assurance and quality inspection procedures
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Strong health and safety awareness
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Candidates with backgrounds as Production Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Machine Operatives, Assemblers, Mechanical Fitters, Welders, Engineering Operatives, Sheet Metal Workers, Skilled Labourers, Factory Operatives or Production Technicians are encouraged to apply.
🕒 Shift Patterns & Pay Rates
IT IS A 3 SHIFT ROTATION - NO OTHER OPTION AVAILABLE - PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING
Day Shift
Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:30
Friday: 06:00 - 12:00
💷 Starting Rate: £14.05 per hour
📈 Progressing Up To: £17.75 per hour
Afternoon Shift
Monday to Thursday: 14:30 - 23:00
Friday: 12:00 - 18:00
💷 Starting Rate: £16.02 per hour
📈 Progressing Up To: £19.72 per hour
Night Shift
Sunday: 20:30 - 06:00
Monday to Thursday: 23:00 - 06:00
💷 Starting Rate: £17.05 per hour
📈 Progressing Up To: £20.75 per hour
🎁 Benefits
✅ Immediate Starts Available
✅ Weekly Pay
✅ Structured Pay Progression
✅ Overtime Opportunities Available
✅ Shift Premiums
✅ Full Training Provided
✅ Ongoing Learning & Development
✅ Career Progression Opportunities
✅ Permanent Opportunities Available
✅ Dedicated On-Site Blue Arrow Support Team
✅ Modern Manufacturing Environment
✅ State-of-the-Art Production Facility
✅ Friendly & Inclusive Team Culture
✅ Secure, Long-Term Employment
✅ Free On-Site Parking
✅ On-Site Canteen & Coffee Shop
✅ PPE Provided
✅ Up to 33 Days Annual Leave
✅ Bank Holidays & Annual Shutdowns
✅ Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Support
✅ Referral Incentives
✅ Clean, Safe and Organised Workplace
✅ Opportunity to Gain Manufacturing, Engineering and Assembly Skills
📩 Apply Now
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🚨 Immediate starts available for successful candidates following completion of the on-site induction process.
👉 Apply today to secure your induction place. Limited spaces available.
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