Installation Operative

Description

Van Lining Fitter – Day and Back Shifts

Location: Blackburn, BB1

Pay: £13.00–£17.28 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday – four-day working week

Job type: Full-time

Aspired Talent is recruiting Van Lining Fitters for a leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled and refrigerated commercial vehicles in Blackburn.

Full-time opportunities are available across both the day shift and back shift.

Shifts and pay rates

Day shift

Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–4:30pm

£13.00–£14.40 per hour

Back shift

Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm–2:30am

4:30pm–10:00pm: £13.00–£14.40 per hour

10:00pm–2:30am: £15.60–£17.28 per hour, including the back-shift premium

The back-shift premium is paid only for hours worked between 10:00pm and 2:30am. Hours worked before 10:00pm are paid at the applicable standard rate.

Starting pay and progression to the higher fully trained rates will depend on previous experience, successful completion of training and passing the required competency assessments.

Please confirm your preferred shift when applying.

Overtime

Up to six hours of overtime is paid at time and a half

Overtime exceeding six hours is paid at double time

About the role

As a Van Lining Fitter, you will install lining and insulation systems into commercial vehicles, ensuring a high standard of workmanship, safety and quality.

You will work with materials including plywood and insulation, completing standard and bespoke vehicle conversions to meet individual customer specifications.

Key responsibilities

Installing lining and insulation systems into commercial vehicles

Measuring, cutting and fitting plywood, insulation and other materials

Using hand and power tools safely

Working from technical drawings and fitting instructions

Completing bespoke fitting work to customer specifications

Checking completed work against the required quality standards

Identifying and reporting faults or defects

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Following all health and safety procedures

Supporting continuous improvement across the production department

Candidate requirements

Previous experience in van fitting, vehicle conversions, joinery, carpentry, assembly or a similar practical role is desirable

An NVQ Level 2 in Joinery or Carpentry would be beneficial but is not essential

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Experience using hand and power tools

Good practical and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A quality-focused approach to work

Physically capable of manual handling, including lifting and moving materials weighing 20kg or more

Comfortable standing for extended periods

Full training will be provided. Applicants with transferable skills from joinery, carpentry, kitchen fitting, vehicle assembly, coachbuilding or general manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

A short practical skills assessment will form part of the interview process.

Pay progression

The starting rate and progression within the advertised pay range will be determined by:

Relevant experience and qualifications

Existing practical and technical ability

Successful completion of training

Passing the required competency assessments

Successful completion of probation

Ability to work independently to the required quality and productivity standards

The highest rates apply to experienced, fully trained fitters who have successfully completed the required training and assessments.

Benefits

Four-day working week

Pay increase following successful completion of probation and training

Enhanced overtime rates

Company pension

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Profit-sharing scheme

EV salary-exchange scheme

Salary-exchange childcare

Workplace savings scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Additional leave

Paid volunteering policy

Sabbatical opportunities

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Apply today through Aspired Talent, confirming whether you are interested in the day shift or back shift.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let the Aspired Talent team know when applying if you require any additional support.

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