Extrusion Operative
Manchester
12-hour Continental Shifts (Days & Nights)
Temp to Perm Opportunities
About the Company:
Our client is a successful, family-run business based in Manchester and one of the UK's leading packaging manufacturers, consultants, and suppliers. They are at the forefront of developing sustainable packaging solutions for a wide range of industries.
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for Extrusion Operatives to support the operation of production machinery within their manufacturing facility.
Key Duties:
1. Operating extrusion and related production machinery
2. Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments as needed
3. Carrying out quality checks and reporting issues
4. Using hand tools as part of the production process
5. Working effectively in a fast-moving, hot, and noisy environment
6. Following all health and safety procedures on site
7. Basic computer input for tracking and monitoring production
8. Supporting general production tasks as required
Candidate Requirements:
✅ Previous experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment
✅ Experience working 12-hour continental shifts (days and nights)
✅ Good level of physical fitness and manual dexterity
✅ Confident with basic maths and English (written and spoken)
✅ Comfortable working with hand tools
✅ Background in plastics manufacturing preferred
✅ Strong awareness of health and safety
✅ Computer literate
✅ Forklift truck licence desirable but not essential
Shift Patterns:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
All breaks are fully paid - no deductions from your shift pay.
Interested?
To apply or for more information, contact our Industrial Recruitment Team today:
0161 238 9772