Polymer Plant Operative

Crown Paints Ltd.; Darwen; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift patterns 6-2/2-10/nights

Salary £38,091 rising to £41,473

Training & development

26.5 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension plan with Crown matching

Product discounts

Job summary

Crown Paints in Darwen, Lancashire, part of the Hempel Group, is seeking a Production Operative to join our polymer production team at the UK Manufacturing Plant. You will produce polymer grades, follow strict protocols and contribute to our ambitious growth in decorative coatings.

You will perform product testing and verification, handle raw materials and assist with ancillary duties, working with a proactive, collaborative team while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and quality awareness.
• Ability to meet production goals and adhere to SOPs.
• Technical curiosity and problem-solving proficiency.
• Proactive, collaborative spirit, with a drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture various Polymer grades, following strict protocols.
• Perform product testing and verification.
• Surpass our production targets.
• Handle raw materials and run ancillary duties.
• Collaborate within a vibrant, dynamic team.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards rigorously.

Skills

Process manufacturing experience

Health and safety knowledge

Quality awareness

Production goal attainment

SOP adherence

Technical curiosity

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you ready to dive into a pivotal role within our manufacturing process?

Crown Paints, a proud member of the Hempel Group, is on the lookout for a hardworking Production Operative to improve our polymer production team at our UK Manufacturing Plant in Darwen, Lancashire. By producing our own polymers for decorative coating products, we sit at the core of Hempel’s ambitious growth strategy. This is your chance to be at the forefront of our business, crafting polymers for our world-class paint products.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to

• Manufacture various Polymer grades, following strict protocols
• Perform product testing and verification
• Surpass our production targets
• Handle raw materials and run ancillary duties.
• Collaborate within a vibrant, dynamic team
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards rigorously

What should you bring to be successful in this role

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment
• Strong health and safety knowledge and quality awareness
• Ability to meet production goals and adhere to SOPs
• Technical curiosity and problem-solving proficiency
• A proactive, collaborative spirit, with a strive to excel.

What we offer

We offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• Shift patterns (6-2, 2-10, nights), Monday to Friday, with every third Friday off
• £38,091 pa raising to £41,473 once training period is complete
• A welcoming, inclusive company culture
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• 26.5 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that Crown supply
• A generous pension plan where Crown will match, and even double your contribution
• Multiple other benefits relating to your health and wellbeing

Sounds like a match