Skilled Production Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Ashton-under-Lyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

CNC machinery operation Hand tool usage Assembly Welding Reading technical drawings Quality control Teamwork Manual handling

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Role

As a Skilled Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing process—operating machinery, assembling units, and ensuring high standards are consistently met across all production areas. You’ll work with a team of experienced professionals, producing quality windows and doors to meet daily production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate machinery such as CNC corner cleaners, 4-headed welders, and compound saws
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools: drills, knives, hammers, measuring tapes, etc.
  • Assemble, prep, cut, weld, hang, bead, and gear up aluminium and UPVC profiles
  • Follow production drawings and specifications accurately
  • Maintain a tidy, safe, and efficient workstation
  • Collaborate with your team to meet production targets and schedules
  • Rotate between departments depending on workflow demands

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • Skilled in using hand tools, machinery, and measuring equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and standing for long periods
  • Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent timekeeping and reliability

Why Join Dekko?

  • Work with a well-established and respected name in the glazing industry
  • Be part of a dynamic and supportive production team
  • Expand your skills with training and development opportunities
  • Work in a clean, organised, and health & safety-focused environment
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