Factory Operative

**About Us**

Based in Axminster, Devon, Arada has grown since 1966 to become one of the UK’s leading stove manufacturers. Key to our long term success is our highly loyal and dedicated workforce who build exceptional products and offer exemplary services to our retail partners.

Our continued investment in people, plant and products means that we often have exciting opportunities for others to become part of the team in our growing company.

We can offer competitive salaries and a benefits package, which includes:

- Enhanced holiday entitlement, including additional leave based on length of service
- Sickness scheme
- Discount for staff purchases
- Cyclescheme - save money on a bike and accessories
- Free car parking

**GENERAL HAND / TRAINEE FETTLER**

Department: Production

The General Hand will work in the Finishing Team.

Key will be an ability to fettle parts to specification, as well as working in different areas of the Finishing Team, including stove assembly, packing, door assembly and spares.

**Job Role**:

- Produce fettled parts to specification and schedule; using a grinder to smooth off rough edges/surfaces of cut and welded metal parts.
- Assembly and packing of stoves and componenets.
- Re-work returned goods and internal non-conforming parts as required.
- Any other reasonable task as directed by your Line Manager.

**Required Skills**:

- Ability to work to schedule.
- Good housekeeping and ability to follow procedures.
- Maintaining highest standards in Quality and Health and Safety.

**Hours of work**:
38 hours per week: Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 4pm (8 hours per day) and Friday, 7.30am until 1.30pm (6 hours).

**Holidays**:
21 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day at 2 years' service, another day at 4 years' service, to a maximum of 24 days at 6 years' service.

**Salary Range**:
Starting on £21,538.40 per annum (equivalent to £10.90 per hour), with a salary increase to £22,625.20 (equivalent to £11.45 an hour) following the successful completion of the 3 month probation period.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,538.40-£22,625.20 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person