Workshop Operative

Role: Workshop OperativeLocation: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial EstateWorking Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per weekWere on the lookout for a workshop operative to join our team in Knutsford. If youre hands-on, enjoy working with others, and like the idea of learning new skills, this workshop operative role could be a great fit for you.Its a really exciting time to join us as a workshop operative, as we continue to grow as one of the UKs leading family-owned valve manufacturers.About UsWith 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. Were a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.What Youll Be Doing as a Workshop OperativeAssembling valves from machined componentsCarrying out basic functional testingHelping out with general workshop tasks like packing and dispatchSupporting other processes such as NDT when neededWorking towards daily targets as part of a teamKeeping your workspace clean, safe, and organisedNo two days are exactly the same, and as a workshop operative, youll be right at the heart of what we do.What Youll BringWere not expecting you to know everything from day onefull training is provided for every workshop operative. That said, it would be great if you:Have some assembly or fitting experience (helpful, but not essential)Are reliable and take pride in your workHave a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a teamAre keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operativeHave basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skillsWhats On Offer?Heres what you can expect as a workshop operative with us:Starting at £13.20 per hour, increasing to £13.50 per hour after probation + discretionary annual bonusOvertime opportunities at x1.5 your hourly rateGuaranteed hours in a clean low risk environment (no overnight or rotating shifts)Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance ProgrammeTraining opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses availableTPBN1_UKTJ