Production Support Operators

Manpower UK Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in Gateshead is seeking a Production Support Operator. This role is vital to ensure the manufacturing team has necessary materials to meet production targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to health and safety procedures and an ability to operate FLTs. The position offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

On-site parking and facilities

Accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to HSE rules.
• Desire to continuously improve personal performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing team has all necessary materials.
• Follow standard operating procedures for safety.
• Drive FLTs to load and unload vehicles.

Skills

Understanding of Health, Safety, Environment

Performance improvement methodologies

Ability to operate FLTs

Job description

Do you want to be part of a global leader in paints and coatings?

AkzoNobel, headquartered in Amsterdam, operates in over 150 countries and employs around 35,000 people worldwide. We specialise in decorative paints and performance coatings, with iconic brands like , Sikkens, and International. Committed to sustainability and innovation through our Planet Possible strategy, we're shaping a greener future while protecting and beautifying surfaces across the globe.

Job Title : Production Support Operator

Location : Felling

Shifts : Days / nights

Days : Monday-Thursday : 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm

Friday : 6am-12pm or 2pm-6pm

Nights : Sunday : 12 midnight-6am

Monday-Friday : 10pm-6am (Friday finish)

Pay : Day Rate : £12.42 per hour + £98.85 weekly shift allowance

Night Rate : £12.42 per hour + £197.72 weekly shift allowance

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our highly flexible and skilled team at an international manufacturing plant in Felling. As a Production Support Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing team has all the materials needed to achieve production performance targets. You'll follow standard operating procedures and use continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Take responsibility for your work, your safety, and the safety of your colleagues.

Follow HSE rules and procedures for all tasks.

Maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Operate within systems and procedures safely, using escalation processes effectively.

Drive FLTs to load and unload vehicles.

Continuously challenge and improve personal performance.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business and its operations.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Accessible via public transport

On-site parking and facilities

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the future of paints and coatings