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Cable winding operatives

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  • Knowsley, Merseyside, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • 255
  • 27/10/2026
Job description

Cable Winding Operative – Permanent

Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Salary: £12.71 per hour + Shift Allowances
Hours: Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts
Contract: Permanent from Day One
Full Training Provided

Looking for a Permanent Opportunity in Manufacturing?

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of an established manufacturing business based in the Knowsley area, who are looking to expand their production team with Cable Winding Operatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing environment, working with fibre optic cable products used within the telecommunications industry.

Whether you already have experience in manufacturing, production or machine operating, or are looking to develop new skills, full training will be provided.

The Role

As a Cable Winding Operative, you will play an important part in the manufacturing process, operating specialist machinery to wind and transfer cables between drums while ensuring products meet the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating and monitoring cable winding and production machinery.

  • Winding and transferring electrical and fibre optic cables between drums.

  • Handling cable materials and components safely and accurately.

  • Supporting the manufacturing and extrusion of fibre optic cables.

  • Carrying out basic quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.

  • Monitoring machinery and reporting any faults or production issues.

  • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

  • Following all company health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience within manufacturing, production or machine operating would be advantageous.

  • Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

  • A practical, hands-on approach to work.

  • Reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.

  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Previous cable winding experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Working Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday – Rotating Three-Shift Pattern

  • Morning Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm

  • Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm

  • Night Shift: 11:00pm – 7:00am

Basic Pay: £12.71 per hour

Additional Shift Premiums:

  • Afternoon Shift: Additional £67.20 per week

  • Night Shift: Additional £152.70 per week

Successful candidates will initially start on the 7:00am – 3:00pm shift before moving onto the rotating shift pattern.

What's on Offer?

  • Permanent employment from day one.

  • Competitive hourly rate with additional shift premiums.

  • Full training on specialist manufacturing machinery.

  • Monday to Friday working pattern.

  • Opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills.

  • Supportive team environment within an established business.

Interested? Apply Today!

If you're reliable, enthusiastic and looking for a secure, permanent opportunity within manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV, and a member of the Hawk 3 Talent Solutions team will be in touch.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to equal opportunities and to recruiting candidates based on their skills, experience and suitability for the role.

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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