Production Operative - Manufacturing

Job Title: Production Operative – Manufacturing

Location: Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0AN

Salary: Salary starting at £24,126.96 – £24,818.56 per annum, increasing with experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 Hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50

Based in Farnworth, Bolton, Backer Heatrod are the leading manufacturer of heating elements and associated process heating equipment that’s required in domestic and industrial applications.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Operative to join our manufacturing team specializing in the production of heating elements. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where precision and quality are key. You’ll be part of a dedicated team assembling components into finished units used in a wide range of heating applications.

It’s essential that you have experience in a manufacturing environment assembling parts into finished units.

Interviews will begin held week commencing 8th September 2025 and will involve a Q&A, practical task and site tour. Immediate start available for the right candidates.

Your daily duties:

• Following our standard operating procedures, assemble components following technical drawings and specifications
• Work alongside the team in ensuring that production plan is met on a daily/weekly and monthly basis
• Conduct inline quality checks through the process to ensure products meet required standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Report any faults or issues to our technicians/production manager
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

About you:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Demonstrable experience reading engineering drawings and measuring equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Good IT skills
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices

What we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cash Health Plan and EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training and support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

No agencies.

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