418 Extrusion Operator jobs in the United Kingdom

NEW VACANCY (PK8967)

MACHINE OPERATOR / EXTRUSION OPERATOR

WEST YORKSHIRE - PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR LOCATION DETAILS

SALARY: 12.70PH (31.5K) + Bonus Increasing To 15.84PH (39.5K) Once Fully Trained + Overtime Paid 1 1/6 Over 60 Hours X2

Hours: 2 Week rotating shifts
1 Week Days: Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 6:00pm
1 Week Nights: Monday to Thursday 6:00pm - 6:00am

My client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality polythene products, supplying a wide range of sectors across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional quality, reliability and customer service. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a skilled Machine Operator / Extrusion Operator to join their production team.

The chosen candidate will be a proactive member of the team, working within the extrusion department, producing high-quality polythene products. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining production standards are essential.

Experience within bagging or polythene conversion would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion machinery to produce polythene film and products to specification.
• Set up machines, adjust settings, and ensure optimal performance during production runs.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet required standards and customer specifications.
• Carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting on extrusion and associated equipment.
• Work closely with the production team to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Follow health & safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Accurately complete production records and reporting as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Extrusion Operator, or within a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of bagging, polythene extrusion, or plastic film production would be highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a plastic processing, recycling and manufacturing company based in Sheffield, S9, who are looking for a Manufacturing Operative to join to the team to help operate the 3 plastic extrusion lines onsite

It would be advantageous if you had previous operating experience on extrusion, or general plastic manufacturing machines (injection mould, blow mould, rubber mould etc)

Working 45% of the year. 4 on 4 off days and nights 12 hour shifts (6-6) + 22 days holiday per year

Paying £25,823 + overtime

For further information or a job description, please get in touch or apply

this job is also suitable for Machine Operators, Operative, Process Operators, machine Setters and more

Extrusion Operator 

• Are you an experienced Extrusion Operator? 
li>Do you want to work for a well established business?  li>Do you want career progression? 

If so, APPLY NOW! 

Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting an experienced Extrusion Operator to join our well established client. 

Job Duties: 

• perate the extrusion and pelletising lines in accordance with company procedures and quality standards. 
li>Load raw material into the extrusion machine and remove finished product.  li>Set, adjust, start up, and shut down extrusion equipment.  li>Perform basic machine maintenance and cleaning.  li>Monitor extruder runtime and production output (kg of PP pellets per shift).  li>Complete production checklists and defect reports.  li>Identify and record non-conformances, defects, or production issues.  li>Support continuous improvement efforts and assist in performance enhancements. 

Requirements: 

< i>Extrusion machine operation experience.  li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.  li>Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.  li>Positive and proactive attitude.  li>Commitment to Health & Safety best practices.  li>Willingness to adapt to varying responsibilities as the company evolves. 

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum. 

Working hours: 3:30pm - 11:30pm Monday to Friday. 

This is a Full time, Permanent position. 

Machine Operator

FMCG Manufacturing Industry

Bromborough

4ON4OFF - With lucrative Overtime Schemes to gain further.

Depending on Experience ranging from 28,500- 29,000 - Overtime, Pension and Holidays

This increase this to 35,000+ inside of 12 months. High level of potential to reduce this timeframe.

This is an opportunity to work for a true market leader and established global brand within a progressive business. With training and development on offer to maximise your skillset, with a long-established presence. Working on a UK wide scale and obtaining a consistent order book, this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a technical challenge.

Role Description

• Communicate with the Team Leader to ensure all changeovers are planned and to ensure all labour is provided to execute the changeovers with regards to SMED.
• Complete job documentation as and when required.
• Ensure all kags are always fully loaded and dosing in to blends where applicable.
• Ensure all Operators are working safely and wearing all required PPE when needed.
• Take responsibility for ensuring customer orders are set up to specification.
• Operate all machinery within the department, including inline recycling machines.
• Contribute in the improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department.
• To attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills.
• Assisting management with updating Safe Working Procedures.
• Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Shift Manager / Team Leader or the Engineering Manager.
• Support the Technical Team with plant / product trials

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of H&S legislation
• Knowledge of ISO Management systems
• Experience of recycling or the plastics industry
• Some mechanical knowledge of plastics processing machinery

Company Information

To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Winsford, Cheshire
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
Average 14 shifts per month
20 days holiday + full benefits package

Are you an experienced machine operator looking for a long-term career with excellent progression opportunities? Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail will help deliver high-quality plastic film products for a wide range of industrial uses.

This role offers you structured training and clear career development through a grading system – perfect for those ready to commit and grow with a forward-thinking employer.

You’ll operate blown film extrusion lines in a 24/7 production facility, ensuring product quality, line efficiency, and health and safety standards are consistently met.

• Operate machinery to produce polythene film to customer specifications

• Perform order and blend changes as needed

• Conduct and record quality checks, taking corrective actions when required

• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene on the line

• Work at height and in a warm, physically demanding environment

• Previous manufacturing or production line experience (shift-based preferred)

• Strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Basic literacy and numeracy

• Comfortable with physically demanding tasks and working at height

• Willingness to learn, with a focus on long-term career growth

• £2,733.96 starting salary

• 00 retention bonus after 1 year, plus 00 after year 2

• Pension & Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity & paternity (conditions apply)

• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

• Subsidised staff canteen, free onsite parking, Bike2Work scheme

• Access to employee discounts platform

• Christmas shutdown

Extrusion Operator

Middlewich

4on4off Days & Nights, 7-7

New roles following expansion

Salary Grading based on skillset and experience (Please ask for more information) + Pension + Holidays + Overtime

A leading manufacturing company is looking to expand and bring in an Extrusion Operator to strengthen the team. The business is continuing to grow, investing a lot back into facilities, package details and offers lots of training/development opportunities including a 3-month training program. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated person with manufacturing experience to join a well-established team.

Role Description
* Maintain production of extrusion lines supporting Lead Operator
* Follow all H&S and hygiene rules
* Processing raw materials, de-bagging and following customer specifications
* Removing finished product, palletising and packaging accordingly
* Removal of waste product and manage correctly
* Record production and work on ways to improve/streamline process
* Assist with machine deep cleans


Skills and Qualifications
* Manufacturing experience is highly desired
* Working in a team environment
* Following H&S procedures
* Experience working to set KPIs
* Experience logging and managing production data
* Willingness to improve and develop

Company Information
As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to directly to Ben Watkins at (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a plastic processing, recycling and manufacturing company based in Sheffield, S9, who are looking for a Manufacturing Operative to join to the team to help operate the 3 plastic extrusion lines onsite

It would be advantageous if you had previous operating experience on extrusion, or general plastic manufacturing machines (injection mould, blow mould, rubber mould etc)

Working 45% of the year. 4 on 4 off days and nights 12 hour shifts (6-6) + 22 days holiday per year

Paying £25,823 + overtime

For further information or a job description, please get in touch or apply

this job is also suitable for Machine Operators, Operative, Process Operators, machine Setters and more

Winsford, Cheshire
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
Average 14 shifts per month
20 days holiday + full benefits package

Are you an experienced machine operator looking for a long-term career with excellent progression opportunities? Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail will help deliver high-quality plastic film products for a wide range of industrial uses.

This role offers you structured training and clear career development through a grading system – perfect for those ready to commit and grow with a forward-thinking employer.

You’ll operate blown film extrusion lines in a 24/7 production facility, ensuring product quality, line efficiency, and health and safety standards are consistently met.

• Operate machinery to produce polythene film to customer specifications

• Perform order and blend changes as needed

• Conduct and record quality checks, taking corrective actions when required

• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene on the line

• Work at height and in a warm, physically demanding environment

• Previous manufacturing or production line experience (shift-based preferred)

• Strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Basic literacy and numeracy

• Comfortable with physically demanding tasks and working at height

• Willingness to learn, with a focus on long-term career growth

• £2,733.96 starting salary

• 00 retention bonus after 1 year, plus 00 after year 2

• Pension & Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Enhanced sick pay, maternity & paternity (conditions apply)

• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme

• Subsidised staff canteen, free onsite parking, Bike2Work scheme

• Access to employee discounts platform

• Christmas shutdown

Extrusion Operator 

• Are you an experienced Extrusion Operator? 
li>Do you want to work for a well established business?  li>Do you want career progression? 

If so, APPLY NOW! 

Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting an experienced Extrusion Operator to join our well established client. 

Job Duties: 

• perate the extrusion and pelletising lines in accordance with company procedures and quality standards. 
li>Load raw material into the extrusion machine and remove finished product.  li>Set, adjust, start up, and shut down extrusion equipment.  li>Perform basic machine maintenance and cleaning.  li>Monitor extruder runtime and production output (kg of PP pellets per shift).  li>Complete production checklists and defect reports.  li>Identify and record non-conformances, defects, or production issues.  li>Support continuous improvement efforts and assist in performance enhancements. 

Requirements: 

< i>Extrusion machine operation experience.  li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.  li>Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.  li>Positive and proactive attitude.  li>Commitment to Health & Safety best practices.  li>Willingness to adapt to varying responsibilities as the company evolves. 

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum. 

Working hours: 3:30pm - 11:30pm Monday to Friday. 

This is a Full time, Permanent position.