Paint Mixing Room Operative

Manpower; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

Monday to Friday pattern

Early finish every Friday

Long-term opportunity with progression

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

Manpower is recruiting a Paint Mixer for a prestigious client in Smethwick, West Midlands. The role involves mixing paint to formula, picking and packing, and ensuring stock accuracy with a strong emphasis on health and safety.

Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am–4:45pm and Friday 8:00am–3:00pm, on an ongoing temporary basis. A full driving licence is essential, forklift licence desirable, and the candidate must communicate well and stay physically fit for daily lifting.

Qualifications

• Experience in production / warehouse settings, capable of handling multi-drop deliveries.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain accuracy in packing and labeling.
• Strong communication skills and time management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint to specified formulas and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock checks and reorders.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and housekeeping in production and warehouse areas.
• Assist with multi-drop deliveries and load/unload as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Multi-drop delivery

Attention to detail

Good communication

Time management

Tools

Driving license

Fork lift licence

Job description

Paint Mixer Smethwick £12.71 per hour Hours of Work Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:45pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm. Manpower are currently recruiting for a Paint Mixer to work for a prestigious client based in Smethwick, West Midlands on an ongoing temp basis.

You will be responsible for mixing paint to specified formula, picking and packing products ready for dispatch. Monitoring stock levels in and out. Ensuring compliance with H&S responsibilities and general housekeeping. Responsible for the planning and delivery of goods to designated locations in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

Comply with HSE policies and standards and actively participate in initiatives that promote these areas and fall under position responsibilities. Completion and filing of all associated paperwork. Ensure full compliance of H&S responsibilities are adhered to including correct use of PPE and other safety materials, H&S paperwork. Communicate with Internal sales all issues concerning products manufacture & distribution. Dispense & mix paint to specified formula to fulfil customer's order requirements. Label products correctly and ensure quality checks are adhered to. Replace barrels on dispenser as required using correcting lifting methods and aids. Monitor goods & material in and out of warehouse / production area, ensuring correct rotation, stock taking, re-ordering, and correct storage. Colour match products to customer requirements including spraying out sample panels as required. Pick products to customer requirements and load into delivery bays. Ensure paperwork and packaging for collections and couriers is completed. Housekeeping & maintenance of production, spray booth, warehouse areas and equipment. Multi-Drop Delivery as and when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced production / Warehouse / multi-drop delivery
• Full Driving License - Essential
• Fork Lift truck Licence - desirable
• Able to follow instructions precisely
• High level of accuracy "Can do work ethic"
• Good communication skills; able to communicate effectively at customers. Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Able to lift 25kg to waist height with ease
• Good eye sight (may be aided - not colour blind)
• Excellent command of English language.

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Early finish every Friday
• Long-term opportunity with potential for progression
• Friendly and supportive working environment