Production Operative
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.88 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, North West, m50 2xd |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58911661 |
Summary
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.
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.
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