Production Operative

Job Overview

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.

• Assembly and finishing of protective covers using tools: hand tools, routers, heat guns, Stanley knives, scrapers.
• Work to high‑quality standards with strong attention to detail.
• Follow health & safety and quality control procedures.

• 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 (production, joinery, construction, assembly).
• Committed, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrates the right skills and attitude; offers long‑term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

Interested? Apply now.

• Job Title:
  
  Production Operative
• Company:
  Meridian Business Support
• Location:
  
  Salford
• Posted:
  Jan 14th 2026
• Closes:
  Feb 14th 2026
• Sector:
  Manufacturing & Surveying
• Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Hours:
  
  Full Time

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