Assembly and Production Operatives -Derby City Centre Start dates: Anticipated between January & February 2025 Hours : Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm & Friday 8:00am-1:30pm (37.5 hours a week) early finish on Fridays - during peak times maybe required to do work extra on Fridays Pay rate : Starting from £13.57 per hour further pay enhancements will be offered once fully trained. Up to £14.50 per hour. Location : Derby City Centre Contract : full time - Ongoing full-time position Please note: To be considered for this position you must have a minimum amount of time with experience using hand tools, including electric and air tools. If you have worked within a manufacturing environment building products or worked within the transportation industry this will be highly considered. You will be working with a worldwide leader of the manufacturing sector making gangways and other products for the transportation industry. This is an opportunity to work with a business that truly cares for their employees. You're not just a number here, you will be playing an important part of their manufacturing process and ensuring the transportation industry is continuing to run their services throughout the UK. Benefits : Small friendly, and down to earth team. Family-like work atmosphere Excellent location Fantastic hourly wage Weekly pay Los of training and progression opportunities offered. Pay increases once trained rising up to £15.08 per hour. FULL PPE provided Free car parking on site Breakfast sandwiches and rolls Full time position which starts on a temporary basis for a few weeks but have the opportunity to lead to a permeant candidate for the successful candidate. Company pension scheme 25 8 days annual leave Your new role will involve but not limited to: Your new position will involve you working within a small team of operatives, up to 5 to 10 people who offer a down to earth, friendly, family-like atmosphere of work, early finishes on a Friday, and on occasions breakfast is offered too. You will be required to work within a small team, as well as individually assembling gangways and other products, for the transportation industry, including trains, trams, & buses, ensuring excellent attention to detail is being followed and taking a real pride in the work you are producing. In this role you will: Use Hand power tools regularly on a repetitive basis, such as drills, hammer drills, jigsaws, and many more - this is essential for this position and must have experience as there will be a skill test for this Using and building metal frames to be built into trains/buses Reading design drawings to produce products in a timely manner Drilling and fixing screws and other small components into place Quality checking products to ensure they are safe to use Being on your feet, working at a work bench carrying out repetitive production & assembly tasks. Assisting in the production of products that are to be used on transport such as trains/trams/buses. Set up and use machinery, as well as working with hand tools - essential must have experience of using hand power tools, there will be an assessment on site before you start. Working on a line, putting goods together in a factory or warehouse Adhere to all health and safety on site and ensure general compliance is followed. Understand and work to Companies policy and procedures Report accidents and incidents immediately Completing tasks in a specific section of an assembly line, whilst meeting targets Report any issues with machinery or goods on the assembly line. always Working safely and making sure you meet health and safety requirements. As you gain more experience and responsibility, you may be required to train or mentor new members of staff or run specific sections Location: Your next new job is just off Mansfield Road, where full car parking is available, and just a 7 minute drive from Derbion shopping centre. There is also a bus stop nearby, which is 17 minutes from Derbion shopping centre, however there will be a short 6 minute walk to the site please consider this before applying. The ideal candidate: Has worked in a production & assembly environment or similar. Essential Has used handheld tools previously, and confident to use these. Essential Knowledge within manufacturing and building components Enjoys making products by hand, and has conducted home maintenance tasks Has an attention to detail, and has the drive, & ambition to do a fantastic job. Is looking for a long-term role that can lead to a permanent position Is willing to be trained and progress Can work as part of a small team as well as individually. Ability to use initiative when completing tasks. Is able to meet with the client for an interview and skills test. Down to earth, honest, and reliable Has the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally. Next Steps: If you feel you meet the criteria, we ask you not to call due to the high number of applications & calls we will receive. The quickest way to register and be considered for this position is apply online and our consultant will be back in touch to discuss application. Simply click APPLY if you feel you meet the above requirements Apply with your update to date CV which outline your manufacturing experience, without this your application will be rejected, as the client will want to see CV'S in the first instance. Keep a look out for either your registration email or response from us regarding the position (check your junk/spam) Complete the registration process by clicking the link within email and following the steps. A consultant will then be in touch to discuss the role and suitability and if successful, a onsite meeting and assessment with the client will be arranged. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.