Production Operative
Location: Manchester, Trafford Park
Salary: £26,437.00
Would you like to develop your skills in sheet metal production and machinery operation and have a passion for delivering safe, accurate, and high‑quality work?
Then you might be the person we are looking for! Take on the role as Production Operative and report to our Production & Compliance Manager supporting KPI achievement across the team.
Your primary tasks will be:
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Operate and maintain sheet metal machinery, including the Spiral Forming Machine, to ensure safe and efficient production of high‑quality duct fittings.
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Carry out pre‑use checks and routine cleaning, maintain machinery as required, and accurately log all production and maintenance activities.
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Inspect products for defects, maintain consistent quality, and report issues promptly to the team leader.
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Support warehouse operations when required, including picking, packing, and loading goods for dispatch.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following all Health & Safety regulations, using PPE, machine guards, and keeping work areas tidy.
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Assist with stock handling, safe material management, and basic record‑keeping tasks as part of daily operations.
Are you our new colleague?
You have a deep knowledge of sheet metal work, production processes, or manufacturing machinery. You have excellent understanding of safe operation, PPE requirements, and Health & Safety practices. You have experience of working in a sheet metal or production environment, ideally including machinery such as spiral formers or similar equipment.
As a person, you are safety‑conscious and detail‑oriented. You are also technically capable, confident in handling machinery, and able to perform basic troubleshooting. In your way of working, you are reliable, flexible, and committed to maintaining neatness and order in your workspace.
Finally, it is important for us that you share our values: Customer Success, Down to Earth, and Neatness and Order.
What you bring
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Proven experience in sheet metal production or a similar manufacturing environment
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Ability to operate and maintain machinery, including performing inspections and basic maintenance
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Strong Health & Safety awareness, including safe handling of materials and PPE usage
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Basic record‑keeping skills for production documentation and material logs
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Willingness to support the wider team and participate in ongoing training and development
What we offer:
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Opportunities to develop and grow professionally
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Genuinely great colleagues who want to see the company and each other succeed
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25-days annual leave, + 8 days statutory Bank Holidays and Christmas / New Years closure
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Company Occupational Sick Pay
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Company Bonus Scheme
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Group Life Assurance
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Free parking
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Corporate workwear inc. PPE
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Company Pension contribution matched at 4%
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Part of the Mental Health Charter: Wellbeing app, Mental Health Champions, EAP program and discounts on counselling
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Online retail discounts & savings including; gym, holidays, hotels and family days out
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Long Service Awards
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Annual flu jab
We are looking forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Closing date: 2nd April 2026
Shortlist date: 3rd April 2026
Interview date: TBC
