Job Description:

Chemical Manufacturing & Warehouse Operative

12-Week Temp-to-Perm | £12.71–£13.30 Per Hour | Excellent

Progression Opportunities

About the Opportunity

Pickles Recruitment is working with a well-established chemical manufacturing company that is entering an exciting period of growth and development.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a secure, forward-thinking business with a great team, a positive working environment and exciting changes being introduced across the operation.
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on individual with experience in manufacturing, filling line operations and warehouse picking. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a long-term position with a company that values its employees and offers opportunities to develop and progress.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position combining production line duties with warehouse responsibilities. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring products are manufactured, filled, handled and prepared efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operating on the filling line, filling bottles, containers and other packaging with liquid chemical products.
• Ensuring products are filled accurately and efficiently in line with production requirements.
• Labelling, packing and preparing finished products for dispatch.
• Picking products and materials within the warehouse.
• Preparing orders accurately and ensuring goods are ready for despatch.
• Moving stock and materials safely around the warehouse and production areas.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures, particularly when working with chemical products.
• Supporting the wider production and warehouse team to meet daily targets.
• Carrying out general manufacturing and warehouse duties as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Previous picking experience within a warehouse.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to work across both production and warehouse operations.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• A reliable, hardworking attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn new processes and develop within the business.
• A strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working on a filling line or handling liquid products.
• A valid counterbalance forklift truck licence.
• A valid reach forklift truck licence.
• Previous forklift truck experience, even if your licence requires a refresher.

Don’t have a current forklift licence? Previous forklift experience is still welcomed, as the company is willing to put the right candidate through a refresher.

Pay & Benefits

• Initial pay rate: £12.71 per hour.
• After 12 weeks: £13.30 per hour upon successful completion of the temp-to-perm period.
• Contract: 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Long-term prospects: Excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Career development: A genuine opportunity to develop skills and progress within a growing business.
• Working environment: Join a supportive team within an established and secure company.

Why Join This Company?

This is more than just another manufacturing job. The business is growing, investing in improvements and introducing new processes across its operation, making this an exciting time to become part of the team.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to get their foot in the door with a reputable employer, develop their skills and build a long-term future within the business.
If you have manufacturing and warehouse experience, enjoy a varied role and want to work for a company where there is potential to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today through Pickles Recruitment to find out more.