Extrusion Operator: Build Sustainable Production

Orbia; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join our Chippenham site. You will ensure machines run to plan, comply with health and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

The role focuses on extrusion production, data capture for shop floor systems, quality compliance, and flexibility to work across other operational areas as needed. A hands-on engineer mindset will help you thrive in this purpose-led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with short/medium size batch production.
• Ability to plan and organise own activities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in work.
• H&S Level 1 responsibility statements.
• Willingness to embrace change and improve processes.
• Practical experience in extrusion manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines produce at standard output and meet the production plan.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Participate in development and implementation of Chippenham improvement plans.
• Enter and maintain information for shop floor data collection.
• Enter and maintain information to meet QC standards.
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks as schedules.
• Undertake work in other operational departments as required.

Skills

Batch production

Planning

Communication

Process improvement

H&S Level 1

Extrusion process

Job description

Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join our Chippenham site. You will ensure machines run to plan, comply with health and safety standards, and support continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

The role focuses on extrusion production, data capture for shop floor systems, quality compliance, and flexibility to work across other operational areas as needed. A hands-on engineer mindset will help you thrive in this purpose-led environment.