Job Description
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Date: Jul 25, 2026
Location: Deeside, GB
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Logistics Operative
Deeside
£competitive salary plus shift allowance and benefits
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
At AkzoNobel, we’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re never more than a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and committed to becoming the global industry leader in sustainable paints and coatings.
Job Purpose
As a Logistics Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of site logistics—overseeing the storage, handling, and dispatch of materials in accordance with our standards for customer service, health and safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Store goods safely in both warehouse and compound areas
Pick customer orders accurately from pick lists
Load and unload delivery vehicles
Assisting Production in varied tasks EG Decanting products.
Stock rotating
5s
Prioritise workload to ensure delivery deadlines and KPIs are met
Deliver and support best practice standards
Assist with stock checks and cycle counting activities
Ensure correct segregation of waste streams
Manage parcel deliveries to and from office areas
Support in developing and reviewing SOPs and risk assessments
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, including audits, stock segregation, and rotation
Manage returnable IBCs
Participate in daily tier meetings and contribute to housekeeping and 5S practices
Support Production with tasks such as decanting and loading
Job Requirements
GCSEs including Maths and English
Valid Forklift Truck license
Demonstrable understanding of logistics operations
Knowledge of HSE&S regulations, including Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Comfortable handling hazardous substances
Numerate and capable of working with and presenting data
Effective communication skills across operational teams
Strong customer focus and team collaboration
Experience with paints or chemicals is advantageous
Familiarity with AkzoNobel’s company values and behaviours
What Sets You Apart
Proactive and committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organised workplace
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and service
Eager to contribute to continuous improvement and high performance
What We Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer excellent personal development opportunities and roles with depth, breadth, and real impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Income protection and life assurance
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centres
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Product discounts
Flexible benefits including Gymflex, dental cover, retail cards, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and promote mental wellbeing. Flexible working options may be considered for this role.
Join a company that’s been inventing the future for over two centuries—apply now and help shape what’s next.
#LI-LB1
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 48196
Date: Jul 25, 2026
Location: Deeside, GB
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Logistics Operative
Deeside
£competitive salary plus shift allowance and benefits
We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.
At AkzoNobel, we’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re never more than a few meters away from one of our products. Our world-class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and committed to becoming the global industry leader in sustainable paints and coatings.
Job Purpose
As a Logistics Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of site logistics—overseeing the storage, handling, and dispatch of materials in accordance with our standards for customer service, health and safety, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Store goods safely in both warehouse and compound areas
Pick customer orders accurately from pick lists
Load and unload delivery vehicles
Assisting Production in varied tasks EG Decanting products.
Stock rotating
5s
Prioritise workload to ensure delivery deadlines and KPIs are met
Deliver and support best practice standards
Assist with stock checks and cycle counting activities
Ensure correct segregation of waste streams
Manage parcel deliveries to and from office areas
Support in developing and reviewing SOPs and risk assessments
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, including audits, stock segregation, and rotation
Manage returnable IBCs
Participate in daily tier meetings and contribute to housekeeping and 5S practices
Support Production with tasks such as decanting and loading
Job Requirements
GCSEs including Maths and English
Valid Forklift Truck license
Demonstrable understanding of logistics operations
Knowledge of HSE&S regulations, including Carriage of Dangerous Goods
Comfortable handling hazardous substances
Numerate and capable of working with and presenting data
Effective communication skills across operational teams
Strong customer focus and team collaboration
Experience with paints or chemicals is advantageous
Familiarity with AkzoNobel’s company values and behaviours
What Sets You Apart
Proactive and committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organised workplace
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and service
Eager to contribute to continuous improvement and high performance
What We Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer excellent personal development opportunities and roles with depth, breadth, and real impact. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Income protection and life assurance
Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centres
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Product discounts
Flexible benefits including Gymflex, dental cover, retail cards, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and promote mental wellbeing. Flexible working options may be considered for this role.
Join a company that’s been inventing the future for over two centuries—apply now and help shape what’s next.
#LI-LB1
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 48196
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Logistics Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Warehouse / Logistics Jobs sector. This role in Liverpool offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Warehouse / Logistics Jobs is a plus.