Workshop Operative

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Role: Workshop Operative

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

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

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.
• 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.