Role: Workshop Operative
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We’re on the lookout for a workshop operative to join our team in Knutsford. If you’re 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.
It’s a really exciting time to join us as a workshop operative, as we continue to grow as one of the UK’s 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. 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 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, you’ll be right at the heart of what we do.
What You’ll Bring
We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one—full 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
What’s On Offer?
Here’s what you can expect as a workshop operative with us:
· Competitive starting pay of £12.94 per hour
· Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates
· Employee Assistance Programme (free and confidential support)
· Company pension scheme
· Medical cash plan (dental, optical, physio & more)
· Ongoing training and development
· Long service awards
· Increasing holiday allowance with service