Process Operator - Powder Coatings

Manpower; Farnham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Farnham, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Process Operator to join a specialist plastics manufacturing environment. You'll work on producing thermoplastic materials from raw ingredients to finished product, handling batch instructions and operating processing machinery.

The role requires hands-on work with plastics processes such as injection moulding, extrusion and mixing, with SAFETY and SOP adherence. Forklift experience is a bonus, and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection moulding, thermoplastics, extrusion or polymer processing.
• Able to operate production machinery and follow batch instructions.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is beneficial but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and processing machinery safely and efficiently.
• Weigh and prepare raw materials according to batch instructions.
• Support mixing, extrusion, milling and blending processes.
• Set up, monitor and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Follow SOPs, production specifications and batch documentation.
• Carry out basic quality checks during manufacturing.
• Move raw materials and finished products around the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Process Operator

Machine Operator

Production Operator

Plastics

Injection Moulding

Thermoplastics

Extrusion

Polymer Processing

Mixing

Batch Manufacturing

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift

Job description

Process Operator - Plastics / Thermoplastics Manufacturing

Location: Farnham, Surrey
Pay: £14.56 per hour
Industry: Manufacturing / Plastics / Thermoplastics

Are you an experienced Process Operator, Machine Operator or Production Operator looking for your next opportunity within a specialist manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for a well-established manufacturer in Farnham that produces specialist thermoplastic powder coatings used to protect metal products across a wide range of industries.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in plastics, injection moulding, thermoplastics, extrusion, polymer processing, compounding, mixing or similar manufacturing environments.

You do not need previous powder-coating experience - transferable experience from plastics or process manufacturing is highly relevant.

The Role

Working as part of the manufacturing team, you'll be involved in producing specialist thermoplastic materials from raw ingredients through to finished product.

Your duties will include:

• Operating production and processing machinery safely and efficiently
• Weighing and preparing raw materials according to batch instructions
• Supporting mixing, extrusion, milling and blending processes
• Setting up, monitoring and operating manufacturing equipment
• Following SOPs, production specifications and batch documentation
• Carrying out basic quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
• Moving raw materials and finished products around the production facility
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Warehouse teams

We'd Particularly Like to Hear From You If You Have Experience In:

• Injection moulding / plastic injection moulding
• Thermoplastics or polymer manufacturing
• Extrusion / extrusion machinery
• Plastics manufacturing
• Mixing and blending
• Milling or grinding
• Machine setting or machine operation
• Batch/process manufacturing
• Chemical, coatings or similar process environments

Experience operating a Counterbalance Forklift would be beneficial but isn't essential, as training can be provided.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have previous experience working with industrial production machinery and be comfortable working within a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety‑conscious and able to follow manufacturing processes accurately. Experience working with plastics, polymers, injection moulding or extrusion machinery would be particularly transferable.

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing operation and develop your experience within thermoplastic and polymer processing.