Workshop Operative

Location:
Knutsford
Salary:
£12.94 per hour
Advertiser:
Oliver Valves
Date advertised:
15.02.2026
Job details:

A Workshop Operative is sought to join a fast-growing and successful family-owned valve manufacturing team in Knutsford.

The role:
  • Assemble and perform functional testing on valves manufactured from machined components
  • Contribute to wider workshop activities, including packing, dispatch operations and non-destructive testing (NDT) processes
  • Deliver work efficiently to consistently meet production targets and deadlines
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and organisation within the workspace.

Requirements:

  • Previous fitting and assembly experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided
  • Reliability and a detail-oriented approach
  • A proactive team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Benefits:

  • Premium-rate overtime opportunities
  • Access to an employee assistance programme, offering free and confidential support
  • Company pension scheme to help plans for the future
  • Medical cash plan benefits covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more
  • Training opportunities to support career development
  • Long-service awards recognising continued commitment
  • Increased annual leave based on length of service.

The position requires 40 hours per week, working from 8.30 am-5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact details:

Oliver Valves, Parkgate Industrial Estate, Knutsford WA16 8DX

T / +44 (0)1565 632636
E / sales@valves.co.uk
W / www.valves.co.uk

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