Factory Operative

Jotun; Flixborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Canteen

Sports and social club

Competitive Salary

Football and Golf opportunities

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd in the UK is seeking a role to receive, produce and fill paints according to daily production schedules while ensuring adherence to HSEQ requirements. The site aims for OTIF delivery, manages finished goods inventory, and seeks permanent staff to support future growth and operations.

Responsibilities include producing and filling paints, improving daily operations, using IT tools, and complying with SOPs/OPLs within the area.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible in approach and proactive.
• Positive attitude and can-do mindset.
• Strong team player with collaborative spirit.
• Structured in daily tasks and routines.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Produce paints to specified quality per Work Instruction.
• Fill approved paints according to Work Instructions.
• Take initiative to improve daily tasks and topics.
• Use IT tools available at the work centre.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (5S, ODM).
• Follow internal/external procedures and Jotun values.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Team player

Task structuring

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Receive, produce and fill paints or powder according to daily production schedule and ensure the products are made and filled according to HSEQ requirements.

To meet current and forecasted customer requirements, the operation must maintain sufficient resources across manufacturing.

Our operational objectives include:

Delivering an On Time In Full (OTIF) service level of 97%.
Supporting and managing 2.1 million litres of finished goods inventory within the Finished Goods Warehouse (FGWH).
Increasing production output to align with growing sales volumes and customer demand.
Maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable operations while minimising service risks.

Current labour resource levels are heavily reliant on temporary support. While this has provided short-term flexibility, the ongoing demand profile demonstrates a sustained need for permanent resource rather than temporary cover.

The remaining positions will be filled through external recruitment to ensure the site reaches the required headcount to support future growth and operational requirements

Responsibilities:

• Produce paints to correct quality as stated in Work Instruction.
• Fill approved paints according to Work instructions
• Take initiative to improve daily tasks/topics
• Use IT tools available at work centre
• Participate actively in ongoing improvement works on site, like 5S and ODM.
• Follow internal and external rules/procedures and follow Jotun’s values.
• Perform daily tasks according to SOPs/OPLs within relevant area

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be flexible in their approach to work, take initiative when required.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude.

• Be a strong team player.

• Be structured in their daily tasks.

• Excellent attention to detail and time management

• What we offer:

• Competitive Salary

• On-site gym

• Sports and social club

• Canteen

• Competitive Salary

• Football and Golf opportunties

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

29.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd’s head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun’s core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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