Extrusion Operator Assistant​/Print Operator Assistant

Production Operator Assistants - Extrusion & Flexographic Printing

Location:

Telford TF1

Salary: £12.35/hour (Days) | £18.53/hour (Nights)

Shifts:

Panama shift pattern – 12‑hour shifts; rotating days and nights

Type:
Temp‑to‑Perm

Start Date:

ASAP

Company is a market leader in sustainable, innovative packaging solutions, supplying industries across the UK and Europe.

We are recruiting for Extrusion Operator Assistants and Flexographic Printing Operator Assistants to join our dynamic production team. Both roles are vital in maintaining seamless manufacturing and delivering excellent customer products.

• Support daily machine operations, working closely with experienced operators
• Set up production lines and monitor equipment performance
• Assist with changeovers, machine feeding, and troubleshooting process issues
• Conduct product quality checks, including colour matching for printing operations
• Pack, fold, and wrap raw materials and finished products
• Unload finished rolls and keep work areas organised
• Maintain material levels and perform basic material checks
• Follow all Health & Safety and 5S procedures
• Escalate operational issues to your team leader as needed
• General housekeeping: empty scrap bins, end‑of‑line QC, and assist colleagues

• Background in manufacturing, extrusion, printing, or machine operation preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
• Proactive, confident, and able to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills within a growing company

12‑hour Panama shift (rotating days/nights: Mon‑Wed by 12 hrs, with Thursday 6am‑2pm day shifts)

Apply now to join and play a key role in delivering top‑quality packaging to major brands. Advance your skills, enjoy long‑term career prospects, and be part of an innovative, supportive team. Apply online!