Mixed Mill Operator
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Livingston, West Lothian, EH546QT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CSMM44_1771431325 |
Summary
Milling operative- Pigment & Coatings
Starting salary £28,083.27 | Rising to £31,343.95 after probation
We are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Operator to join our clients team, based in Livingston.
This is a key role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork really matter.
The Role
You will be responsible for manufacturing pigment and coating formulations to precise specifications, ensuring all mixes meet required volume and quality standards. Operating mix mill machinery will form a large part of the role, along with updating formulations where required.
Duties include:
- Operating all machinery safely and efficiently
- Manufacturing goods to specification
- Carrying out quality checks
- Working with chemical products
- Manual handling and occasional heavy lifting
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
- Supporting productivity and continuous quality improvements
You will be working in an area where chemicals are present, so attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures is essential.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within manufacturing, ideally in a customer focused environment
- Print industry knowledge would be advantageous
- Experience of working with chemicals.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly around quality control
- Forklift licence would be an advantage
- A proactive attitude and willingness to work shifts
Working Pattern
We operate a day and night shift pattern consisting of 12 hour shifts:
- Nightshift - Monday to Wednesday 6.00pm to 6.00am
- Dayshift - Monday to Wednesday 6.00am to 6.00pm, Thursday 6.00am to 2.00pm.
This pattern offers a condensed working week with structured downtime built in.
What's On Offer
- Starting salary of £28,083.27
- Salary increase to £31,343.95 upon successful completion of probation
- 33 days holiday per annum
- Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
- Company pension with up to 6% employer match
- Recognition awards for going above and beyond
- Long service awards
- Access to Unum Help at Hand wellbeing platform
- Free fruit on Mondays
- Christmas staff gifts
If you're looking for a stable manufacturing role with strong benefits, structured shifts and room to grow, we would love to hear from you.