At a Glance
- Tasks: Mix, batch, and handle chemicals while ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Established manufacturing company with a focus on growth and development.
- Benefits: Temp-to-perm role with weekly pay and full benefits upon permanent status.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with potential for long-term career progression.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enjoy a great work-life balance with training opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in chemical manufacturing and ability to follow detailed instructions.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33600 £ per year.
Job Specification - Chemical FLT Operative
Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temp to Perm
Great opportunity for long-term development within a growing business.
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chemical FLT Counterbalance Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company. This role involves mixing, batching, handling chemicals, and filling IBCs while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking for stability and long-term progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Chemical Processing & Production
- Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and batch chemical products following detailed production instructions.
- Operate mixing vessels, blending machines, pumps, and automated/semiautomated filling equipment.
- Fill containers including IBCs, drums, and smaller packaging formats to required specifications.
- Monitor temperatures, pressures, and process parameters to ensure safe, efficient production.
- Complete regular process checks, quality checks, and documentation.
- Safety & Compliance
- Handle chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH, PPE requirements, and site safety rules.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure safe use of equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free working area.
- Report any issues, deviations, or safety concerns immediately.
- Warehouse & Material Handling
- Move raw materials, containers, and finished goods safely within the production and storage areas.
- Assist with loading/unloading deliveries when required.
- Use FLT (Counterbalance preferred) if licensed - advantageous but not essential.
- Complete stock rotation, labelling, and chemical traceability logs.
- General Production Support
- Assist with equipment cleaning, wash-downs, and changeovers.
- Work closely with supervisors and quality teams to maintain high standards.
- Meet daily production targets while maintaining accuracy and safety.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in chemical manufacturing, mixing/batching, liquid blending, or similar industrial environment.
- Knowledge of COSHH, chemical handling, or hazardous materials (advantageous).
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Physically fit — comfortable with manual handling and active production duties.
- FLT licence.
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively within a team.
What We Offer
- Temp to Perm opportunity with a long-term future.
- Day shift pattern — great work-life balance.
- Supportive environment with training and development opportunities.
- Weekly pay while temping, then full company benefits when permanent.
Chemical Batch Operator – Day Shift, Temp-to-Perm in Dukinfield employer: Pickles Recruitment
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