Filling Operative (Days & Noons)

Location: Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Position: Permanent

⭐ Shift Pattern

Rotating 2-week system:

• AM Shift: Mon – Thurs 6:00am – 2:00pm, Fri 6:00am – 1:00pm

• PM Shift: Mon – Thurs 2:00pm – 10:00pm, Fri 1:00pm – 8:00pm

Salary

• AM Shift: £14.30 per hour

• PM Shift: £14.90 per hour

• Average annual salary: ~£29,600

Role Overview

Join our manufacturing filling department where you will:

• Operate automated and semi-automated filling machinery

• Set up machines and complete product changeovers

• Run container washing equipment and filling lines

• Manufacture lubricants using Siemens and SAP process control systems — involving mixing and blending

• Operate counterbalance forklift trucks (a valid FLT certificate is not essential; previous experience is sufficient)

• Collect samples for the Quality Control (QC) team

• Carry out daily housekeeping checks

• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Flexible and reliable, with willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime

• Previous experience operating machinery is important, ideally within a production or manufacturing environment

• Suitable for someone with production-type experience, especially where mixing and blending processes are involved

• Counterbalance forklift truck experience (an in-date external licence is advantageous but not required)

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Proven, stable employment history (must be clearly detailed on your CV)

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Above statutory holiday entitlement

• Annual bonus schemes

• Pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Free workwear & PPE

• Free eye test voucher

• Employee assistance program

• Discounted private medical cover

Ready to join a supportive team with great benefits and real opportunities to grow?

Apply now!