His other works include appearances in the medical drama series Holby City, along with a recurring role, in the world's longest running soap opera Coronation Street.

He made 7 starts and 36 substitute appearances, scoring five goals,[7][8][9][10][11][12] most notably his late equalizer in the 2–2 FA Cup draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Molineux Stadium, which earned Oldham a third round replay.

He then spent three months portraying music producer Matt Crosby, in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, opposite Emma Rigby.

More recent projects included a guest appearance on Channel 4's comedy drama Coming Up (TV series), opposite Debra Stephenson, Con O'Neill, and Jodie Comer.

In 2015, Melodic starred in Sally Wainwright's BAFTA Award-winning crime drama series Happy Valley, as Sledge, opposite Sarah Lancashire and Charlie Murphy.

[28] He then made a guest appearance on British medical soap opera Doctors in 2016 as Police Constable Dave Blaire.

He starred opposite Hugh Quarshie, as Dillon Matthews a prison kingpin, who takes Ric under his wing in order to expand his empire.

[29][30] As of 2019, Chord has been starring in the ITV British soap opera Coronation Street as Joe Haslam, an ex-soldier and owner of a private military company, who helped to bring down super villain Pat Phelan.

[31][32][33][34] In October 2022, BBC and AMC Networks confirmed, that Chord Melodic would be returning for the third series of Sally Wainwright's multi-BAFTA award-winning hit Happy Valley, alongside Sarah Lancashire and Charlie Murphy.