Process Operator / FLT Operative - Powder Coatings
Location: Darlington
Pay Rate: £14.32 per hour (rising to £17.90 after 12 weeks)
Weekend Rates: Saturday £21.48 | Sunday £28.64
Hours: Weekly rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm
Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment with long-term potential

The Role
We are recruiting a Process Operator to join a well-established powder coatings manufacturer in Darlington. This is a production-based role supporting mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processes, with additional responsibility for material movement around site.
A counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to complete in-house FLT training.

Key Responsibilities

Operate production equipment in line with SOPs and batch sheets
Accurately weigh and prepare raw materials
Support mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processes
Transport raw materials and finished products across site
Maintain health, safety, and housekeeping standards
Communicate effectively with supervisors, QC, and warehouse teams

About You

Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
FLT counterbalance licence desirable but not essential
Willingness to undergo in-house FLT training
Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate with pay increase after 12 weeks
Premium weekend rates
Long-term opportunity with a reputable local employer
Full training provided

Process Operator / FLT Operative - Powder Coatings
Location: Darlington
Pay Rate: £14.32 per hour (rising to £17.90 after 12 weeks)
Weekend Rates: Saturday £21.48 | Sunday £28.64
Hours: Weekly rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm
Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment with long-term potential

The Role
We are recruiting a Process Operator to join a well-established powder coatings manufacturer in Darlington. This is a production-based role supporting mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processes, with additional responsibility for material movement around site.
A counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to complete in-house FLT training.

Key Responsibilities

Operate production equipment in line with SOPs and batch sheets
Accurately weigh and prepare raw materials
Support mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processes
Transport raw materials and finished products across site
Maintain health, safety, and housekeeping standards
Communicate effectively with supervisors, QC, and warehouse teams

About You

Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
FLT counterbalance licence desirable but not essential
Willingness to undergo in-house FLT training
Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate with pay increase after 12 weeks
Premium weekend rates
Long-term opportunity with a reputable local employer
Full training provided

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Lovora a Darlington County Durham

Process Operator with Counterbalance FLT

Production Operative