Automotive Operative

Automotive Operative

Location:

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Pay: £13 - £15 per hour

Hours:

Mon‑Thurs 8am‑5pm, Fri 8am‑1pm

Do you enjoy hands‑on work and have an interest in automotive or motor sport interiors? Are you practical, detail‑focused, and keen to learn specialist skills within a growing manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for an Automotive Operative to join a friendly and well‑established automotive manufacturer in Daventry. This role is ideal for someone with upholstery or trimming experience, but we also welcome candidates with little or no experience who have a genuine desire to learn.

• Upholstery and trimming of automotive interior components, including seats and interior panels
• Working with materials such as leather, vinyl, carpet, and polyester
• Adhesive application and bonding processes
• Component assembly and fitting
• Finishing and quality inspection of completed products
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace
• Working in line with company quality standards

• Experience in upholstery, trimming, or a similar hands‑on role is beneficial but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Good manual dexterity and practical skills
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working within a production or manufacturing environment
• Interest in automotive or motor sport work is highly desirable

• £13 - £15 per hour (depending on experience)
• Early finish every Friday
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to develop specialist automotive skills