Cable winding operatives
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Location:
Knowsley, Merseyside
Salary: £12.71 per hour + Shift Allowances
Hours:
Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts
Contract:
Permanent from Day One
Full Training Provided
The RoleAs a Cable Winding Operative, you will play an important part in the manufacturing process, operating specialist machinery to wind and transfer cables between drums while ensuring products meet the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Operating and monitoring cable winding and production machinery.
- Winding and transferring electrical and fibre optic cables between drums.
- Handling cable materials and components safely and accurately.
- Supporting the manufacturing and extrusion of fibre optic cables.
- Carrying out basic quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
- Monitoring machinery and reporting any faults or production issues.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Following all company health and safety procedures.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, production or machine operating would be advantageous.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- A practical, hands-on approach to work.
- Reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
- Previous cable winding experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Monday to Friday – Rotating Three-Shift Pattern
- Morning Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- Night Shift: 11:00pm – 7:00am
Basic Pay: £12.71 per hour
Additional Shift Premiums:
- Afternoon Shift: Additional £67.20 per week
- Night Shift: Additional £152.70 per week
Successful candidates will initially start on the 7:00am – 3:00pm shift before moving onto the rotating shift pattern.
What's on Offer?- Permanent employment from day one.
- Competitive hourly rate with additional shift premiums.
- Full training on specialist manufacturing machinery.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills.
- Supportive team environment within an established business.
If you're reliable, enthusiastic and looking for a secure, permanent opportunity within manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to equal opportunities and to recruiting candidates based on their skills, experience and suitability for the role
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