Chemical Weighing Operative - Nights

Multitask Recruitment Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chemical Weighing Operative to join a high-performing manufacturing team in Lancashire. The role involves accurately weighing and preparing chemicals for production, adhering to safety procedures, and maintaining stock accuracy. Candidates should have a proactive attitude, strong communication, and organizational skills. Full training is provided with opportunities for temporary-to-permanent roles and additional shift allowances. Shifts start at 10pm, initially training from 2pm to 10pm.

Benefits

Full training provided

Temporary to permanent opportunity

50p per hour shift allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to embrace change.
• Flexibility to support tasks beyond the core remit when required.
• Experience in a chemical-based industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare chemicals for use in manufacturing.
• Champion Health & Safety, working in compliance with SOPs.
• Contribute to team success by exceeding departmental KPIs.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Technical understanding of process operations

Tools

Bendi forklift

Job description

The Role

Step into a key role within a high-performing Manufacturing team, where you'll play a vital part in keeping a fast-moving production environment running smoothly. As a Chemical Weighing Operative, you'll take ownership of accurately preparing raw materials used in the creation of leading personal care, cosmetic, and household products. Your work directly contributes to meeting customer expectations, achieving company targets, and upholding the reputation for quality and reliability for our client.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in precision, and thrives in a well‑organised, safety‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare chemicals for use in manufacturing, following robust safety and handling procedures.
• Champion Health & Safety, working in full compliance with SOPs, company policies, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to team success by helping exceed departmental KPIs and continuously improving processes.
• Complete all documentation clearly and accurately to maintain full traceability.
• Maintain stock accuracy, ensuring warehouse management system data matches physical inventory and recording all stock movements promptly.
• Identify and resolve issues independently, using your initiative and experience to keep operations on track.
• Prioritise effectively, managing multiple tasks while keeping quality and safety at the forefront.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace, supporting excellent housekeeping standards.

Key Skills & Attributes

• A positive, proactive “can‑do” attitude and willingness to embrace change.
• Flexibility to support tasks beyond the core remit when required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels.
• A structured, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• A logical, methodical approach to problem‑solving within manufacturing environments.
• Technical understanding of process operations—experience in a chemical‑based industry is a bonus.
• Bendi forklift licence advantageous but not essential.

What we can offer

• Full training is provided.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
• 50p per hour shift allowance (after training completed).

Shifts

• 10pm - 6am (initially the candidate would work 2pm - 10pm until fully trained and then transition over to night shift hours).

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