Production & Fabrication Operatives - Derby Pri

Production & Assembly Operative (Fabrication & Manufacturing)

Location: Indurent Park, Derby

Pay: £14.05 - £20.75 per hour

Full-Time | 38+ Hours | Rotating 3-Shift Pattern

Weekly Pay | Overtime Available | Immediate Starts

Blue Arrow is recruiting Production Operatives, Assembly Operatives and Manufacturing Operatives to join a leading manufacturing facility in Derby.

This hands-on role involves assembly, fabrication, machine operation, quality inspection and testing within a modern semi-automated and automated manufacturing environment.

Please check your travel arrangements and full 3-shift availability before applying.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating specialist manufacturing and production machinery
• Operating BOSS welding stations
• Fabricating and assembling components
• Using hand and power tools
• Carrying out pressure testing and quality inspections
• Operating hoists and lifting equipment
• Following technical drawings and work instructions
• Identifying and reporting defects
• Working safely to production and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, fabrication, engineering or machine operation
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Confidence operating machinery and production equipment
• Experience working in a semi-automated or automated manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Available to work 38+ hours per week
• Able to work a rotating shift pattern covering days, afternoons and nights

What Makes a Successful Candidate?

• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to quality, safety and productivity

We're looking for individuals who can contribute positively to the team, follow established processes and maintain high standards in a manufacturing environment.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Fabrication
• Welding
• Machine operation
• Quality inspection
• Pressure testing
• Reading technical drawings
• Hoists or lifting equipment

Transferable skills from manufacturing, engineering, automotive, production or assembly environments will be considered. Full training is provided.

Important: Shifts & Travel

This role is based at Indurent Park, Derby.

Before applying, please ensure you can:

• Reliably get to site for 06:00 starts
• Reliably get home after 23:00 finishes
• Work days, afternoons and nights as part of an ongoing 3-shift rotation

You do not need to own a car, but you must have reliable transport for all shift times.

Shifts & Pay

Days

• Mon-Thu: 06:00-14:30
• Fri: 06:00-12:00
• £14.05ph rising to £17.75ph

Afternoons

• Mon-Thu: 14:30-23:00
• Fri: 12:00-18:00
• £16.02ph rising to £19.72ph

Nights

• Sun: 20:30-06:00
• Mon-Thu: 23:00-06:00
• £17.05ph rising to £20.75ph

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Immediate starts available
• Structured pay progression
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training provided
• Permanent opportunities
• Career development
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• PPE provided
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Dedicated Blue Arrow on-site support

Apply Today

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Fabrication Operative, Machine Operator, Engineering Operative or Production Technician.

Apply today for an immediate start following successful recruitment checks and site induction.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.