The Best Connection are recruiting for an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing team specialising in high‑performance industrial coatings. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that values craftsmanship, quality, and its people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operating manufacturing machinery including high‑speed dispersers (HSDs), bead mills, pumps, and related production equipment
* Producing coatings to precise formulas, specifications, and deadlines
* Handling hazardous and non‑hazardous raw materials safely
* Following detailed production instructions and submitting samples for quality control checks
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety guidelines
* Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders
* Supporting stock control processes and taking part in inventory checks
* Reporting equipment faults and contributing to continuous improvement across the department
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (essential)
* A stable employment history with consistent, non‑frequent job changes
* Comfortable operating machinery and handling raw materials
* Strong attention to detail and a methodical working approach
* Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
* Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
* GCSEs in Maths, Science, or a Technology-based subject
* Must be physically fit, able to lift materials, and stand for the duration of the shift
* Must live within a 25‑minute commute of the site
Desirable Skills:
* Experience using forklifts, pallet trucks, or other material‑handling equipment
* Knowledge of mixing/blending within batch production environments
* Background in coatings, paints, chemicals, or similar industries
* Competency in weighing and handling powdered raw materials
If you're reliable, hands‑on, and looking for a long-term role within a company that values skill, precision, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Working Hours:
* Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30. Friday 07:00-14:30. Overtime will be available throughout the year at x1.5 rate of pay.
Pay Rate:
* Pay starts at NLW with possibility for increase in the future.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.