Process Operator / FLT Operative - Powder Coatings Location: Darlington Pay Rate: 14.32 per hour (rising to 17.90 after 12 weeks) Weekend Rates: Saturday 21.48 Sunday 28.64 Hours: Weekly rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment with long-term potential The Role We are recruiting a Process Operator to join a well-established powder coatings manufacturer in Darlington. This is a production-based role supporting mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processes, with additional responsibility for material movement around site. A counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to complete in-house FLT training. Key ResponsibilitiesOperate production equipment in line with SOPs and batch sheetsAccurately weigh and prepare raw materialsSupport mixing, extrusion, milling, and blending processesTransport raw materials and finished products across siteMaintain health, safety, and housekeeping standardsCommunicate effectively with supervisors, QC, and warehouse teams About YouPrevious manufacturing or production experience preferredFLT counterbalance licence desirable but not essentialWillingness to undergo in-house FLT trainingReliable, safety-conscious, and detail-focusedComfortable working in a fast-paced environment What''s on OfferCompetitive hourly rate with pay increase after 12 weeksPremium weekend ratesLong-term opportunity with a reputable local employerFull training provided