Production Operative

The Best Connection Group Limited; Stretford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Manchester is recruiting a Production Operative / cabinet maker to support manufacturing, assembly, quality control and warehouse operations.

Full training provided; ideal for candidates who want to learn, develop new skills, and join a proactive team in a growing business.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in production, manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience with hand tools such as battery drills, screwdrivers and socket ratchets; basic soldering.

Responsibilities

• Goods‑in and goods‑out operations.
• Unpacking and preparing materials for assembly.
• Carrying out visual quality inspections on components and parts.
• Product assembly using a variety of hand tools.
• Acoustic testing of finished products.
• Final quality inspections and packaging of completed goods.
• Maintaining accurate production records and data entry.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider team to achieve daily production and quality targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Good communication

Tools

Battery drills

Screwdrivers

Socket ratchets

Soldering

Job description

Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M16 9UN

Pay:

£13.21 to £13.21 per hour,

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/11/2026

About this job

The Best Connection Group Manchester is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a market-leading manufacturer, for a Production Operative / cabinet maker with excellent attention to detail and a proactive, hands‑on approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a vital role in supporting manufacturing, assembly, quality control, and warehouse operations.

Full training will be provided, making this an ideal position for candidates who are eager to learn, develop new skills, and become part of a successful team Rate: £13.21ph Working Hours Monday to Thursday 07:00/08:00 starts - 15:30/16:30 finish 1 hour break (30 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid) Friday 07:00/08:00 - 13:30/14:30 30‑minute paid break Pay Rate £13.21 per hour The Role As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for supporting the production process from goods receiving through to final inspection and dispatch.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Goods‑in and goods‑out operations Unpacking and preparing materials for assembly Carrying out visual quality inspections on components and parts Product assembly using a variety of hand tools Acoustic testing of finished products Final quality inspections and packaging of completed goods Maintaining accurate production records and data entry Following all health and safety procedures Supporting the wider team to achieve daily production and quality targets

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have: A positive attitude and strong work ethic Excellent attention to detail Previous experience within a production, manufacturing or assembly environment Experience using hand tools such as battery drills, screwdrivers and socket ratchets Basic soldering experience, including simple wire‑to‑tag work Good physical fitness with the ability to safely lift, tilt and manoeuvre components weighing between 20kg and 50kg Basic computer skills for data entry and production processes Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers Experience within sound board or lighting board assembly would be highly advantageous

Why Apply?

Join a market‑leading company Early finish every Friday Full training provided Stable Monday to Friday working hours Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing and assembly skills Supportive team environment with long‑term opportunities available If you are a motivated and reliable individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality workmanship, we would love to hear from you.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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