Extrusion Operator

Extrusion Operator – £32,733.96 per annum

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

• £32,733.96 starting salary

• £500 retention bonus after 1 year, plus £500 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