Wash Plant/PTO Operative
Posted on June 17th, 2026
Great opportunity to work as a Wash Plant/PTO Operative for our client's pallet and case maker site.
Staffline is recruiting Wash Plant/PTO Operatives in West Bromwich.
The rate of pay is:
- Rotating £17.08 per hour
- Nights £18.89 per hour
This is a full-time role starting on a rotating shift, Monday to Friday 6am-2pm + 2pm-10pm. There is a possibility that this will change and it will become a fixed night shift Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am.
Applicants must be able to do all shifts
Your Time at Work
As a Wash Plant/PTO Operative you will be situated at the bottom of the conveyor with another member of staff. The empty pallets are fed into the machine from the conveyor belt and they will be washed and dried. If any of the pallets still contain inserts, you will be expected to remove and sort for recycling. The pallets will be stacked automatically once they have reached the end.
*Moving pallets in the warehouse area, emptying pallets/ boxes etc of used inserts ready to be washed and go back out to the customers. Wash plant/PTO operative will be removing any remaining sticky labels from the sides and removing any plastic inserts that shouldn't be there. The pallets/boxes are required to be stacked and made secure. This is a physical role and will require bending and use of some tools i.e. scrapers etc.
* Repairing wooden pallets using different types of tools
Please be aware that manual handling knowledge is essential within this area. There will be traces of water in and around the machines, beware of slippery floors.
Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will be physically fit and happy to work in a cold environment as the shutters are always open, and depending on the weather outside the temperatures can vary, so layered clothing is required.
Factory/warehouse experience and experience in using different tools is desirable but not essential.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £17.08 - £18.89 per hour
- Full-time
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Good links to public transport
- Full training provided
Job Ref: 1CHEPT
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As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
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