Manufacturing Operative Cables
- Kinetic Plc
- Blackley, Yorkshire
- Nov 03, 2026
Seasonal
Manufacturing
Job Description
Kinetic Manchester are looking for 2 Machine Minders / Manufacturing Ops / Cable Making Operatives to join a long established manufacturer in Blackley - a company with 120+ years of history and a reputation for building the infrastructure that keeps the UK moving.
Shifts rotate weekly: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 - you must be able to work both.
A DBS Background check will be completed upon offer .
What You'll Be Doing as the Manufacturing / Cable Making Operative
Keeping cable production lines running smoothly throughout your shift
Making small machine adjustments to maintain performance
Ensuring product quality meets required standards
Spotting and reporting compliance issues
Operating machinery following SOPs and process specs
Completing production sheets (output, downtime, scrap)
Carrying out 5S duties to keep the area organised
Investigating process issues using data and SPC charts
Setting up and safely starting production lines
Completing safety checks
Testing finished reels/drums and recording results
Updating waste and scrap records
To be successful with this Manufacturing Operative we need you to meet the following criteria:
Extrusion experience is a big advantage
Able to work rotating early/late shifts consistently
Strong practical skills and confidence with manual work
Good communication and ability to follow instructions
Comfortable working to routine and pace
Health & safety awareness
Flexible, enthusiastic, and a team player
Here is what you will receive whilst working there:
12.71 per hour first 1 - 12 weeks / 16.39 per hour 13 weeks+
Work for a respected, stable, world class manufacturer
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Great team, strong training, long term opportunities
Free parking
Full training and development
Join a company people genuinely want to work for
If you're looking for a stable role with a brilliant employer, apply ASAP with your up to date CV.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We review all applications carefully and will contact candidates who match the profile.
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Shifts rotate weekly: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 - you must be able to work both.
A DBS Background check will be completed upon offer .
What You'll Be Doing as the Manufacturing / Cable Making Operative
Keeping cable production lines running smoothly throughout your shift
Making small machine adjustments to maintain performance
Ensuring product quality meets required standards
Spotting and reporting compliance issues
Operating machinery following SOPs and process specs
Completing production sheets (output, downtime, scrap)
Carrying out 5S duties to keep the area organised
Investigating process issues using data and SPC charts
Setting up and safely starting production lines
Completing safety checks
Testing finished reels/drums and recording results
Updating waste and scrap records
To be successful with this Manufacturing Operative we need you to meet the following criteria:
Extrusion experience is a big advantage
Able to work rotating early/late shifts consistently
Strong practical skills and confidence with manual work
Good communication and ability to follow instructions
Comfortable working to routine and pace
Health & safety awareness
Flexible, enthusiastic, and a team player
Here is what you will receive whilst working there:
12.71 per hour first 1 - 12 weeks / 16.39 per hour 13 weeks+
Work for a respected, stable, world class manufacturer
Temporary to permanent opportunity
Great team, strong training, long term opportunities
Free parking
Full training and development
Join a company people genuinely want to work for
If you're looking for a stable role with a brilliant employer, apply ASAP with your up to date CV.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience supporting the engineering, manufacturing and technical sectors. We review all applications carefully and will contact candidates who match the profile.
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About Kinetic Plc