Role: Workshop Operative
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
Were 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 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 as a Workshop Operative
- Assembling valves from machined components
- Carrying out basic functional testing
- Helping out with general workshop tasks like packing and dispatch
- Supporting other processes such as NDT when needed
- Working towards daily targets as part of a team
- Keeping your workspace clean, safe, and organised
No two days are exactly the same, and as a workshop operative, youll be right at the heart of what we do.
What Youll Bring
Were 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 work
- Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team
- Are keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operative
- Have basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
Whats 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 bonus
- Overtime your hourly rate
- Guaranteed 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 Programme
- Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available
Locations
Workshop Operative (Training Provided) (Permanent) in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Oliver Valves
Oliver Valves is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Knutsford where you can thrive as a Maintenance Operative. With over 45 years of industry leadership, we provide extensive training and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave and health reimbursements. Join our family-owned company and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being while contributing to innovative valve technology.
