Production Support Operators
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.42 to £13.42 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | shift allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, ne10 0jy |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH430805_1768314844 |
Summary
Do you want to be part of a global leader in paints and coatings?
AkzoNobel, headquartered in Amsterdam, operates in over 150 countries and employs around 35,000 people worldwide. We specialise in decorative paints and performance coatings, with iconic brands like Dulux, Sikkens, and International. Committed to sustainability and innovation through our Planet Possible strategy, we're shaping a greener future while protecting and beautifying surfaces across the globe.
Job Title: Production Support Operator
Location: Felling
Shifts: Days/nights
Days: Monday-Thursday: 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm
Friday: 6am-12pm or 2pm-6pm
Nights: Sunday: 12 midnight-6am
Monday-Friday: 10pm-6am (Friday finish)
Pay: Day Rate: £12.42 per hour + £98.85 weekly shift allowance
Night Rate: £12.42 per hour + £197.72 weekly shift allowance
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our highly flexible and skilled team at an international manufacturing plant in Felling. As a Production Support Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing team has all the materials needed to achieve production performance targets. You'll follow standard operating procedures and use continuous improvement methodologies to enhance performance in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for your work, your safety, and the safety of your colleagues.
- Follow HSE rules and procedures for all tasks.
- Maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
- Operate within systems and procedures safely, using escalation processes effectively.
- Drive FLTs to load and unload vehicles.
- Continuously challenge and improve personal performance.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business and its operations.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Accessible via public transport
- On-site parking and facilities
- Pension scheme
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and help us shape the future of paints and coatings!