Manufacturing Operative

2 weeks ago


Swinton, Manchester, United Kingdom Luxfer MEL Technologies Full time

Manufacturing / Production Operative (Magnesium) - Fixed Term Contract (12 months)


Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide.

We have approximately 300 employees across the UK & US.

The Role - Manufacturing / Production Operative (Billet Prep)

  • Using manual lathes, bandsaws
  • Target focused, must hit output quota
  • Operating process equipment and machinery, including semi and fully automated machinery
  • Monitoring processes and recording parameters for production records, log sheets and SAP transactions
  • Communicating current status to other operators and departments
  • Performing in house tests/analysis to ensure product is produced in line with specifications
  • Packing of finished goods into drums, bags, onto pallets or other forms of container for transportation
  • Aiding in the investigation and identifying the root cause of out of spec product and / or production issues

What you'll need to be considered for this Manufacturing Operative role:

  • Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience on manual lathes or saws
  • Preferably qualified machinist
  • FLT licence
  • 5x GCSE's (Incl. Eng, Maths) A-C
  • Post school education (NVQ lvl 3 or equivalent)
  • Ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks, and work under pressure
  • Safety conscious and have a high level of attention to detail
  • Professional approach to work and a team player
Must have a valid forklift truck licence. A Pendant crane qualification would also be advantageous.

The Package - Manufacturing / Production Operative (Billet Prep)

As Manufacturing Operative, you will benefit from:

  • Salary £30,703.60
  • Have the potential to earn an annual bonus
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Opportunity to participate in the company share option scheme
  • Free onsite parking


You'll be employed on a permanent contract, predominantly working a shift pattern of 6am to 1:50pm / 1:30pm to 9:20pm / 8:45pm to 6am with an early finish on Fridays.

Flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role. You'll be working from our head office in Swinton, Greater Manchester.

More about us:


We are an innovative technology driven business where Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork are our core values.

At Luxfer we are passionate about what we do; the products we develop and manufacture and our long-term partnership with our customers.

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