Extruder/Blender Operative Jan 2026

Pertemps; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Machine Operator in Warrington. The role involves setting up and operating extrusion machinery and ensuring high-quality production. Candidates must have prior factory experience, be familiar with Health and Safety policies, and be flexible with rotating shifts, including nights. The position offers a salary of £14.50 per hour, with a temp-to-perm contract. Ideal for those looking for a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory or production environment is a must.
• Knowledge of production/machine setting is ideal.
• Understanding of Health and Safety policies.
• Good housekeeping skills required.
• Flexibility to work on rotating shifts including nights.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain extrusion machinery.
• Feed raw materials into machines.
• Operate production line equipment.
• Monitor the extrusion process and adjust settings.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe workstations.

Skills

Factory/ manufacturing/ engineering experience

Production/Machine setting knowledge

Understanding of Health and Safety policies

Excellent housekeeping skills

Flexibility for rotating shifts

Teamwork and individual working ability

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Warrington (WA1 4NF)

Salary: £14.50 p/hr

Shifts: Mixed shift rotation - including Nights 07:00 - 19:00 + 19:00 - 07:00

Contract: Temp- perm

Machine Operative responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machinery to produce high-quality products.
• Feeding raw material into machines.
• Operate production line equipment.
• Monitoring the extrusion process, adjusting settings, ensuring product specifications are met, and conducting routine maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Keeping workstations clean and tidy as well as hazardous free and cleaning down equipment ready for the next batch.
• Following S.O.P and formulations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Must have worked within a factory/ manufacturing/ engineering/ production environment previously.
• Production/Machine setting knowledge would be ideal.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent housekeeping skills.
• Flexible to work a 3 rotating shift pattern including days and nights.
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as individually in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Shift Pattern
Week 1 - Mon - Thurs days 07:00-19:00
Week 2 - Wed, Thurs & Fri nights 19:00-07:00
Week 3 - Mon & Tues night and Friday day shift

You would be paid for 40 hrs each week to ensure the pay is equal each week