Workshop Operative

Overview

Role: Workshop Operative. Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week. We are looking for a Workshop Operative to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK.

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