About this role
🔧 Manufacturing Operative 📍 Adlington, UK | 🕒 Full-time (39 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
About the Role: We are looking for a motivated and reliable Manufacturing Operative to join our production team. This is a hands-on role supporting the assembly and manufacture of industry-leading food packaging machinery. Working as part of a skilled team, you will play an important role in ensuring products are built safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, helping us deliver exceptional solutions to customers around the world.
What You'll Be Doing Production & Assembly
• Assemble mechanical and electrical components in line with engineering drawings and work instructions • Support the manufacture of bespoke food packaging machinery • Prepare materials and components for assembly activities • Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process Teamwork & Collaboration
• Work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Stores, and Quality departments • Support production schedules and ensure deadlines are achieved • Communicate any issues, shortages, or improvement opportunities promptly Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity • Maintain high housekeeping standards within the work area • Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Health & Safety
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices • Use tools and equipment safely and responsibly • Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions • Help maintain a positive safety culture across the site
Qualifications & Experience: Essential
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Good communication skills • Strong work ethic and reliable approach • Ability to follow work instructions and procedures safely Desirable
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings • Experience using hand and power tools • Awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment
Shape the Future of Food At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it. As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future.
Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter. We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference.
Everything we do is guided by our core values: Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation.
Why Join Us? At JBT Marel, you'll be part of a business that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll benefit from: ✅ A supportive and team-oriented working environment ✅ Full training and development opportunities ✅ The chance to work on world-class engineering products ✅ Opportunities to grow your skills and career ✅ Being part of a global organisation making a real impact in the food industry
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're a proactive and hardworking individual looking to build a career in manufacturing within a fast-paced engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and play a key role in building the innovative solutions that help shape the future of food at JBT Marel.