Production Operative - Manufacturing

Backer Heatrod Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of heating elements is seeking a Production Operative in Farnworth, Bolton. The role involves following procedures to assemble components, ensuring quality checks are met, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, good attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team. This full-time position offers a salary starting at £24,126.96 with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cash Health Plan and EAP

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and support

Opportunities for career progression

Friendly and inclusive working environment

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components following technical drawings.
• Ensure production plan is met on a daily/weekly basis.
• Conduct inline quality checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Good IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Operative - Manufacturing
Location: Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0AN
Salary: Salary starting at 24,126.96 - 24,818.56 per annum, increasing with experience
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 38 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50

Based in Farnworth, Bolton, Backer Heatrod are the leading manufacturer of heating elements and associated process heating equipment that’s required in domestic and industrial applications.

Interviews will begin week commencing 8th September 2025 and will involve a Q&A, practical task and site tour. Immediate start available for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Following our standard operating procedures, assemble components following technical drawings and specifications
• Work alongside the team in ensuring that production plan is met on a daily/weekly and monthly basis
• Conduct inline quality checks through the process to ensure products meet required standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Report any faults or issues to our technicians/production manager
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

About you / Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Demonstrable experience reading engineering drawings and measuring equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Good IT skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices

What we can offer you

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cash Health Plan and EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training and support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

No agencies.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Technician, Production Technician, Process Operator, Production Engineer, Assembly Operative, Assembly Line Operator, Process Operative, Manufacturing Operator, Production Operator, Production Coordinator may also be considered for this role.