Production Operative

Crown Paints; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint manufacturer in Hull is seeking Production Operatives to join their innovative team. The role involves creating high-quality paint products, operating advanced machinery, and maintaining production standards. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, flexible, and eager to learn. Competitive salaries after training, along with great benefits and opportunities for career growth, are offered.

Benefits

Full training and support

Health and well-being benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and have a positive, can-do attitude.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture paint by releasing raw materials into tanks.
• Fill paint into cans through automated filling lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Operate advanced machinery for production.
• Ensure quality control of produced products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Curiosity and willingness to learn

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Crown Paints, part of the Hempel Group, is looking for Production Operatives to join our growing team in Hull. With cutting-edge technology and a modernised site, now is the perfect time to be part of something special!

What is a Production Operative?

As a Production Operative, you’ll be at the core of our operations! You’ll help create high-quality paint products, operate advanced machinery, and ensure everything runs smoothly, including:

• Manufacture paint: ensuring the correct raw materials are released into tanks to create the perfect paint
• Filling of paint - getting the paint in the can through automated filling lines.
• Hygiene & Safety: Keep the site clean and maintain high safety standards
• Equipment Operation: Use state-of-the-art machinery which includes automated filling lines, SCADA and HDMI Screens, packaging robots and manufacturing tanks
• Quality Control: Ensure every product we produce meets Crown Paints’ high-quality standards

Not an expert right away? That’s okay, we will train you! We’re looking for people who are eager to learn and have a positive, can-do attitude. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus, but your passion and attention to detail matter most.

Ideally candidates will:

• Have an eye for detail and the ability to meet production targets
• Enjoy working as part of a team and being flexible across different roles
• Have a curious mindset and be open to learning new skills
• Be IT literate as we are on a journey to utilise digitalisation at the forefront of our operations

Flexible shifts

• Nights: 10.15pm - 6am: Sunday to Thursday
• Days: 9 day fortnight with a cheeky alternate Friday off!
• Week 1 6am - 2pm (Monday to Friday)
• Week 2 2pm - 10:30pm (Monday to Thursday)

Salary after training

• For Night Shifts: £38,500
• For 9-Day Fortnight Shifts: £34,000

Plus the fantastic benefits you will enjoy working here at Crown.

Still need convincing?

• Opportunities for growth: As you gain experience in the role we have multiple areas within the Manufacturing process you can learn, work on and grow your skillsets.
• Full training and support to help you succeed
• Great benefits: Health, well-being, and more

How to apply

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply and a member of our team will reach out!