Production Operative

Meridian Business Support · Greater Manchester, England

Production Operative at Meridian Business Support, based in Greater Manchester, England. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Greater Manchester, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Sep 2026
Sector
Production Operative

Reference J2163-2

About the role

Production Operative

📍 Location: Salford
Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm / Friday 6am – 11:30am
💰 Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks)
📄 Contract: Long-Term Temporary (Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate)

Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and take pride in producing high-quality work?
We’re looking for a skilled Production Operative to join a growing team in Salford, manufacturing protective covers for precision weighing scales. These covers play a crucial role in preventing spills, avoiding damage, and maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assembly and finishing of protective covers using a range of tools including:
    • Hand tools
    • Routers
    • Heat guns
    • Stanley knives
    • Scrapers
  • Working to high-quality standards with strong attention to detail
  • Following health & safety and quality control procedures
  • Ideal Candidate:
  • Confident using tools and equipment in a workshop or production setting
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Previous experience in a hands-on or practical role (e.g., production, joinery, construction, or assembly)
  • Committed, reliable, and eager to learn
This is a long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for candidates who demonstrate the right skills and attitude.

📩 Interested? Apply now
 
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Reference: J2163-2 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Sep 2026 · Listed via Meridian Business Support

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