Pre-weigh Production Operative/FLT Driver

ManpowerNottinghamreedpublished 10/23/2026

Your tasks

If you take pride in getting things right first time, accuracy, safety and quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to support our client's paint manufacturing operation. In a fast-paced environment, you'll weigh, measure and prepare raw materials so production has the right ingredients, in the right quantities, at the right time.

  • Weigh, measure and prepare raw materials in line with approved formulations, production orders and standard operating procedures
  • Verify material identity, product codes and quantities before dispensing powders, pigments, additives and other ingredients
  • Label, identify and organise pre-weighed materials to maintain full traceability
  • Operate weighing scales, dispensing equipment and other relevant machinery in line with training/procedures
  • Keep your work area tidy and organised, supporting safe and efficient material flow
  • Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, including risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Comply with COSHH requirements for safe handling of chemicals, powders, solvents and other hazardous substances
  • Wear required PPE and use respiratory protection where specified
  • Handle heavy loads safely (up to 25 kg repetitively) using approved manual handling practices and lifting aids/equipment
  • Follow procedures for safe management of spills, waste and empty packaging; report hazards, incidents, near misses and defects

Requirements

Essential requirements:

  • FLT licence (REACH)
  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety practices and procedures
  • Able to manage heavy loads up to 25 kg repetitively
  • Accuracy and consistency when preparing, checking and labelling materials

Desirable

  • Previous experience in paint manufacturing

What we offer

Pay rate & hours

  • £14.82 per hour
  • Overtime may offered during busy periods

How to apply

If you fit the criteria above, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Hayley or Ellen on.

Other

Pre-Weigh Production Operative / FLT Driver Location: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm; Friday 7:00am-12:45pm