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Production Operative (Fabrication)
full-time•Andover
About this role
Company Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
Production Operative Job – Andover – Apply Now to join the Stannah
Stannah have 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, as well as weld inspection.
As the Production Operative, you will work Monday to Wednesday 14:00 to 00:00, Thursday 14:00 to 23:00, you will receive a 15% shift allowance due to these hours. This role is offered on a permanent contract.
This is a great opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment that values safety, quality and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop multi-skilled capabilities within the department.
To be successful as the Production Operative it is essential that you have previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment and can interpret engineering drawings. Experience in weld inspection and continuous improvement would be desirable.
Production Operative Responsibilities:
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, complete accurate daily reporting 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
Please see the full job description here: Fabrication Production Operative Job Description
Qualifications
Production Operative Requirements:
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
Additional Information
If you have previous experience working as a Production Operative, Fabricator Welder, Fabrication Operative or similar role and are looking for a Production Operative job in Andover, please click the “Apply Now” button or contact us for further information.
Benefits Include:
- Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- 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’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
What you'll do
- The Production Operative will fabricate sheet metal components and welded assemblies according to engineering drawings and quality standards. They will also inspect completed work and support productivity and continuous improvement within the department.
About Stannah
A fifth‑generation British family business, Stannah has been moving people and goods since 1867. For over 150 years, we’ve helped people move more freely, confidently, and safely. From Joseph Stannah’s early cranes and hoists on London’s docks, we’ve grown into a global family company recognised for trusted lift solutions that enhance everyday life.
Today, we are world leaders in stairlifts and homelifts, and a major UK provider of passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods and service lifts, escalators, and moving walkways. Our teams design, install, maintain, modernise, and care for lift products across homes, workplaces, public buildings, and transport hubs—keeping people and goods moving, wherever they need to be.
What sets Stannah apart is our commitment to quality engineering, genuine customer care, and the family values that have guided every generation. As an independent British business, we invest for the long term—innovating, adapting, and partnering with customers in more than 50 markets worldwide.
Our purpose is simple: to make life easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. With millions of products installed globally and a reputation built on trust, we proudly stand by our promise: always true to our word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Production Operative (Fabrication) do at Stannah?
As a Production Operative (Fabrication) at Stannah, you will: the Production Operative will fabricate sheet metal components and welded assemblies according to engineering drawings and quality standards. They will also inspect completed work and support productivity and continuous improvement within the department..
Is the Production Operative (Fabrication) position at Stannah remote?
The Production Operative (Fabrication) position at Stannah is based in Andover, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Production Operative (Fabrication) position at Stannah?
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