Workshop Operative

Role: Workshop Operative

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working 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. 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

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 Youll 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.

Whats 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.