Job description
Date: 6 Sep 2023
Location: Stowmarket, GB
Company: AkzoNobel
We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.
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Filling Line Operator
Competitive salary and benefits
Stowmarket IP14
If you possess a fork-lift truck licence this is a tremendous opportunity develop your career in a business that is a world leader in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands, such as the UK’s favourite Dulux paint, and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We are now recruiting a Filling Line Operator to join our paint production team at our manufacturing site in Stowmarket.
- Ensure paint filling & associated equipment operates effectively to meet set production targets.
- Work safely & to the highest H&S standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver improvements & reduce wastage.
- Collaborate with colleagues to resolve equipment problems, support repairs & manage product changeovers.
- Ensure appropriate production pre-checks are undertaken to minimise line downtime.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards.
- Good GCSE passes.
- FLT driving licence desirable but not essential
- Eye for detail.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Flexible to work shifts involving weekend working.
- Good understanding of the importance of operating to company procedures & safely.
- City and Guilds and NVQ 1 desirable.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment an advantage.
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
- Income protection
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Life Assurance
- Company pension
- Product discounts
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
Filling Line Operator – How to Apply
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.
Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.