Role: Workshop Operative
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We are looking for a Workshop Operative to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Assemble and perform functional testing on valves manufactured from machined components.
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Contribute to wider workshop activities, including packing, dispatch operations, and NDT processes.
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Deliver work efficiently to consistently meet production targets and deadlines.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation within the workspace.
What You’ll Bring
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Previous fitting and assembly experience is desirable but full training will be provided.
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Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.
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Be a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
What’s On Offer?
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A competitive starting hourly rate of £12.94
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Premium rate overtime opportunities.
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Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
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A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
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Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more.
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Training opportunities to support your career development.
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Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
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Increased annual leave based on length of service
