Advanced Production Operative
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG178AL |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -032026-19757_1774514609 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting for an experienced Production Operative to join a well-established manufacturing team specialising in high‑performance industrial coatings. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that values craftsmanship, quality, and its people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating manufacturing machinery including high‑speed dispersers (HSDs), bead mills, pumps, and related production equipment
- Producing coatings to precise formulas, specifications, and deadlines
- Handling hazardous and non‑hazardous raw materials safely
- Following detailed production instructions and submitting samples for quality control checks
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with Health & Safety guidelines
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders
- Supporting stock control processes and taking part in inventory checks
- Reporting equipment faults and contributing to continuous improvement across the department
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (essential)
- A stable employment history with consistent, non‑frequent job changes
- Comfortable operating machinery and handling raw materials
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical working approach
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- GCSEs in Maths, Science, or a Technology-based subject
- Must be physically fit, able to lift materials, and stand for the duration of the shift
- Must live within a 25‑minute commute of the site
Desirable Skills:
- Experience using forklifts, pallet trucks, or other material‑handling equipment
- Knowledge of mixing/blending within batch production environments
- Background in coatings, paints, chemicals, or similar industries
- Competency in weighing and handling powdered raw materials
If you're reliable, hands‑on, and looking for a long-term role within a company that values skill, precision, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30. Friday 07:00-14:30. Overtime will be available throughout the year at x1.5 rate of pay.
Pay Rate:
- Pay starts at NLW with possibility for increase in the future.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.