Extrusion Operator

Are you a reliable, hands‑on team player looking for a role in manufacturing where safety, quality, and efficiency matter? We’re seeking a committed Extrusion Operator to run the extrusion lines. This is a vital position within our production team, ensuring film is produced to exact specifications in a safe and efficient way.

• Quarterly Gainshare Bonus – up to 5%
• 20 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays
• Expect to work if your shift falls on a Bank Holiday (basic pay)
• Christmas shutdown – save a portion of holiday days
• Life Assurance – 4x your salary
• Matched Pension Scheme – 4% employee / 4% employer (Royal London)
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support 24/7
• Access to YODHA Occupational Health Platform
• Same‑day GP appointments
• Same‑day counselling and therapy access
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform
• Savings on groceries, fashion, tech, gym memberships, entertainment & more

• 4 on / 4 off rotating days & nights
• 2 x 6AM–6PM, followed by 2 x 6PM–6AM
• Average 42 hours/week
• £13.91 per hour
• Overtime: 1.5x rate | Sundays & Bank Holidays: 2.0x rate
• Monthly pay around the 19th

• Operate and monitor extrusion machines for blown film production
• Perform job set‑ups and warm‑ups following safe work procedures
• Conduct regular process inspections and report quality results
• Deliver, return, and accurately record film using internal systems
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and perform general housekeeping
• Assist with material selection and machine troubleshooting
• Communicate with the Extrusion Team Leader and Maintenance as needed
• Complete accurate shift reports and weigh/palletise finished product
• Carry out duties in other departments or cover Team Leader when required

• Prior experience operating extrusion or similar machinery in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Basic understanding of machine processes and quality control procedures
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards in an industrial setting
• Comfortable using production reporting systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot machines
• Attention to detail to ensure quality standards are consistently met
• Ability to follow job specifications, technical instructions, and safety procedures
• Excellent communication skills – able to report issues clearly and effectively to Team Leaders and Maintenance
• Organised and capable of maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment
• Physically fit to manage manual handling tasks such as loading/unloading, moving film, and housekeeping duties