Chemical Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift

TN United Kingdom; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Manufacturing Operator for the night shift in Wellingborough. This role is crucial for ensuring the production of high-quality formulations while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, and be part of a team that plays a vital role in modernizing infrastructure and supporting the next generation of vehicles.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing operations required.
• Competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing and associated equipment safely.
• Participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent

Qualification in Maths and English

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Chemical Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift, Wellingborough

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Wellingborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

efdee9ff2473

Job Views:

2

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Description

:

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 colorful 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 Chemical Manufacturing Operator - Night Shift to join us at our facility in Wellingborough, England (UK).

The purpose of this role 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:

• 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.

Our Company:

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 colorful 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.