Polymer Production Technician

Are you ready to dive into a pivotal role within our manufacturing process?

Crown Paints, a proud member of the Hempel Group, is on the lookout for a hardworking Production Operative to improve our polymer production team at our UK Manufacturing Plant in Darwen, Lancashire. By producing our own polymers for decorative coating products, we sit at the core of Hempel’s ambitious growth strategy. This is your chance to be at the forefront of our business, crafting polymers for our world-class paint products.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to

• Craft various Polymer grades, following strict protocols
• Perform product testing and verification
• Surpass our production targets
• Handle raw materials and run ancillary duties.
• Collaborate within a vibrant, dynamic team
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards rigorously

What should you bring to be successful in this role

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment
• Ability to meet production goals and adhere to SOPs, with a keen eye for quality
• Technical curiosity and problem-solving proficiency
• A proactive, collaborative spirit, with a strive to excel.

What we offer

We offer an attractive reward package that includes:

• Shift patterns (6-2, 2-10, nights), Monday to Friday, with every third Friday off
• A welcoming, inclusive company culture
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• 28 days basic annual leave each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
• A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that Crown supply
• A generous pension plan where Crown will match, and even double your contribution
• Multiple other benefits relating to your health and wellbeing

Sounds like a match

Apply now and submit your application on our careers page by Monday 11th May 2026.