Production Operative; Fabrication

Job Summary

Stannah has an exciting opportunity for a Production Operative to join the Manufacturing Department based at Watt Close, Andover.

This role involves the fabrication of sheet metal components and welded assemblies to detailed engineering drawings, working across cutting cells, pre‑fabrication, bending, robotic and manual welding, and weld inspection.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Wednesday 14:00 – 00:00, Thursday 14:00 – 23:00. A 15% shift allowance is provided for these hours.

Contract: Permanent.

• Fabricate sheet metal components and welded assemblies in line with engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Inspect completed work, produce accurate daily reports and support quality requirements.
• Support productivity, continuous improvement and new product introductions within the department.
• Maintain operational flexibility, including machine utilisation, housekeeping and autonomous maintenance.

• Experience working in a modern manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong team‑working skills with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Commitment to cross‑functional training and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience in weld inspection and continuous improvement is desirable.

• Market‑aligned salary, paid monthly.
• Profit‑share bonus scheme, paid to all employees every quarter, based on group company profits.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days of annual leave.
• Pension scheme with matched contribution/salary sacrifice.
• Simply Health cash plan for health costs (dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, etc.).
• Life assurance scheme.
• Long‑service award scheme, with holiday benefit.
• Company benefits discount rewards scheme (shop, hotel, day‑out discounts).
• Employee assistance programme for well‑being support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision.

Andover, Hampshire.

Stannah Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and treat all applicants fairly and with respect.

Applicants must hold appropriate rights to work. Sponsorship is not available.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role.