2026-18941 Manufacturing Operator - Rotation Shift

ACS Mexico S DE RL DE CV; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta in the UK is hiring a Manufacturing Operator on rotation shifts to support production targets and safety standards. You will operate mixing equipment, maintain housekeeping, and participate in daily briefings and continuous improvement activities.

The role requires numeracy, basic maths/english qualifications, and a forklift license, with clear opportunities to develop skills and contribute to team performance. The position is based at our Wellingborough facility.

Qualifications

• GCSE/NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or 3 years' experience in manufacturing operations.
• Maths and English qualification preferred; numeracy to read numbers and batch data.
• Forklift truck license.
• Experience in manufacturing / process industry.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing and associated equipment.
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping.
• Participate and contribute to daily briefings, MDI boards Tier 1.
• Actively participate in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow procedures and report issues via the appropriate system.
• Rotate across manufacturing to maintain standards and raise issues with the team.
• Demonstrate personal performance and develop skills to support the team.
• Apply continuous improvement tools in daily work and engage in improvement teams.

Skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

GCSE/NVQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Maths and English qualification preferred

Job description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Operator (rotation Shift) to join us at our facility in Wellingborough, UK.

The purpose of this position is to manufacture our formulations to meet planned volumes and targets in accordance with safety and quality standards. Responsible for delivering manufacturing production performance targets by following agreed operating procedures and actively participating in continuous improvement methodologies to improve performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, HSE and team development.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate mixing and associated equipment
• Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping
• Participate and contribute to daily briefings, MDI boards Tier 1
• Actively participate in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities
• Have a sound knowledge of systems and procedures and carry out all work in a safe manner, reporting any issues via the appropriate system
• Competent across all manufacturing in order that he/she can rotate regularly, maintaining standards and raising issues with team members to resolve efficiently
• Challenges personal performance and develops own skills and supports the team to deliver consistent results
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of continuous improvement tools in daily work and is capable of actively participating in improvement teams.

Key requirements:

• Availability to work on a rotation shift: 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm
• GCSE/ NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or 3 years' experience in manufacturing operations
• Ideally a qualification in Maths and English - must be competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, batch cards, interpret and manipulate data where required.
• Certified with forklift truck license
• Experience in manufacturing / process industry
• Excellent verbal communication and team work skills to work with colleagues to achieve individual and team targets
• Desire to champion the company values
• Logical problem-solving skills

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.