Production Operative
CV-LibraryRochdale, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 29 September 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Production Operative with a background in textiles and operating machinery looking for your next challenge?
We’re supporting an established business in their search for an experienced Production Operative.
The business operates within a specialist environment and has a strong focus on quality, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then read on...
What you’ll get
* Salary in line with national minimum wage
* Permanent position
* 4 day working week (32 hours)
* Ongoing training and development
* Join an established business with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
About You
* Experience within a textile environment operating industrial machinery such as presses and/or digital cutting equipment
* Experience handling sheet, fabric, laminate or composite materials, with a strong focus on precision, repeatability and minimising waste
* Able to interpret work instructions, specifications, drawings, templates and production paperwork
* Comfortable working with controlled documents and traceability requirements
* High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, quality and traceability
* Able to work accurately to specifications, tolerances and cut patterns
* Competent using measurement and inspection equipment
About the role
* A key part of the role will be setting up and operating industrial press machinery, including pre-start checks, tooling and fixture changes, parameter verification and safe start-up and shutdown
* You’ll set up and operate digital cutting machinery
* You’ll prepare and load production materials in line with work instructions, ensuring correct lay-up, alignment and batch identification
* You’ll monitor machine performance and product quality, responding to alarms and process deviations and escalating issues when required
* You’ll carry out in-process and final inspections, checking dimensions, edge quality, defects and overall product quality using appropriate measuring equipment
* Maintaining accurate product and material traceability will be an important part of the role, including labelling, identification, batch records and controlled documentation
* You’ll carry out routine autonomous maintenance including cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening
* This is a hands-on role involving regular manual handling, including the safe lifting and carrying of heavy goods with appropriate training and equipment provided.
About the Company
* Established family run business
* Specialist production environment with a strong focus on quality and safety
* Investment in machinery, equipment and production processes
* Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
* They encourage ongoing training, development and employee involvement
We’re supporting an established business in their search for an experienced Production Operative.
The business operates within a specialist environment and has a strong focus on quality, safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then read on...
What you’ll get
* Salary in line with national minimum wage
* Permanent position
* 4 day working week (32 hours)
* Ongoing training and development
* Join an established business with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
About You
* Experience within a textile environment operating industrial machinery such as presses and/or digital cutting equipment
* Experience handling sheet, fabric, laminate or composite materials, with a strong focus on precision, repeatability and minimising waste
* Able to interpret work instructions, specifications, drawings, templates and production paperwork
* Comfortable working with controlled documents and traceability requirements
* High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, quality and traceability
* Able to work accurately to specifications, tolerances and cut patterns
* Competent using measurement and inspection equipment
About the role
* A key part of the role will be setting up and operating industrial press machinery, including pre-start checks, tooling and fixture changes, parameter verification and safe start-up and shutdown
* You’ll set up and operate digital cutting machinery
* You’ll prepare and load production materials in line with work instructions, ensuring correct lay-up, alignment and batch identification
* You’ll monitor machine performance and product quality, responding to alarms and process deviations and escalating issues when required
* You’ll carry out in-process and final inspections, checking dimensions, edge quality, defects and overall product quality using appropriate measuring equipment
* Maintaining accurate product and material traceability will be an important part of the role, including labelling, identification, batch records and controlled documentation
* You’ll carry out routine autonomous maintenance including cleaning, inspection, lubrication and tightening
* This is a hands-on role involving regular manual handling, including the safe lifting and carrying of heavy goods with appropriate training and equipment provided.
About the Company
* Established family run business
* Specialist production environment with a strong focus on quality and safety
* Investment in machinery, equipment and production processes
* Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
* They encourage ongoing training, development and employee involvement