Workshop Operative

Oliver Valves Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valve technology company in the UK is seeking a Workshop Operative to assemble and test valves made from machined components. The ideal candidate should demonstrate reliability, be detail-oriented, and work well in a team environment. Training will be provided, and the role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.94, as well as various benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare support. A proactive attitude and good communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Competitive starting hourly rate

Premium rate overtime opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Medical cash plan benefits

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Increased annual leave based on length of service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fitting and assembly experience

Team player

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Role: Workshop Operative

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week

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

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

What You’ll Bring

• Previous fitting and assembly experience is desirable but full training will be provided.
• Reliability and a detail-oriented approach.
• Be a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

What’s On Offer?

• A competitive starting hourly rate of £12.94.
• Premium rate overtime opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support.
• A company pension scheme to help you plan 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 your career development.
• Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
• Increased annual leave based on length of service.