Extrusion Operator

Job Title: Extrusion Operator
Location: Bromborough, Merseyside
Salary: £30,100
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm training period, then 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights)

Job Role of the Extrusion Operator

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Extrusion Operator to join a global manufacturing business that supplies innovative packaging solutions to the food and pharmaceutical industries. With a strong commitment to sustainability, recycling, and continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work and wants to build a long-term career within a stable and well-established organisation.

You will be responsible for operating blown film extrusion machinery, monitoring product quality, maintaining production targets, and ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing processes across the site.

Sector – Manufacturing / Production

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Extrusion Operator

• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.

• Experience operating production machinery 

Desirable Requirements for the Extrusion Operator

• Previous extrusion, plastics, blown film, or recycling experience.

• Experience within packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing sectors.

• FLT licence or other manufacturing qualifications would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machinery safely and efficiently.

• Monitor product quality and carry out testing in line with specifications.

• Monitor output rates, utilisation, and scrap levels against production targets.

• Operate and monitor recycling equipment on production lines.

• Complete production documentation and input data accurately.

• Report hazards and maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain housekeeping standards across extrusion lines.

• Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts.

The Extrusion Operator Will Benefit From

• Competitive salary of £30,100.

• Graded pay progression opportunities.

• 22 shifts annual leave.

• Benefits package including Medicash, eye care vouchers, and additional employee benefits.

• Comprehensive training programme.

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business.

• Long-term career stability within a growing organisation.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see our website for further details.