Extrusion Operator

Coveris is a leading global manufacturer, creating high performance and technically engineered packaging solutions. At our Winsford site, we produce polythene film for a range of established customers across multiple industries including agricultural, industrial, and food-based sectors. We are looking for hard-working and motivated individuals to join our production operations team in the Blown Extrusion and Stretch Extrusion departments.

Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (2 days 7am-7pm / 2 nights 7pm-7am), averaging 14 shifts per month

Salary: Starting at £31,175.20 per year

Holidays: 20 days per year

As an Extrusion Operator, you will play a vital role by efficiently operating blown film extruders, ensuring consistent production according to customer, quality, and H&S standards.

Progression is available and encouraged, with opportunities to further your career through a grading system. You will receive full training during our comprehensive induction and 13-week training period.

• Responsibility for the production of polythene film products to the required customer specifications on production line(s).
• Carrying out order and blend changes.
• Conducting and accurately recording quality control checks, and taking remedial action when necessary.
• Working according to work tickets and job specification sheets, completing all production-related controlled documents to ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Ensuring finished product packaging meets specifications and customer expectations.
• Maintaining housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Completing duties safely and responsibly, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Performing ad-hoc duties as required to meet business needs, subject to appropriate training.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A reliable, enthusiastic team player
• Good communication skills with an open, honest approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage individual workload
• A positive work ethic and 'can do' attitude
• Experience working shifts and/or long hours
• Efficiency in summarising and presenting verbal and written information
• Active listening and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to achieving excellence in quality and line efficiency

• Retention Bonus: £500 after one year of service, and another £500 after two years
• Opportunities for career development
• Pension
• Life Assurance (x4 annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, after qualifying conditions are met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike2
  
  Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Medicash
• Access to Benefit Hub (discount marketplace)
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Christmas closure and more!

If this role interests you, please apply! We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you.

Note:

Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If shortlisted, a member of our HR team will contact you within 7 days.