Extrusion Setter / Operative

CPV Ltd; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CPV Ltd, based near Romsey in the New Forest area, invites applications for an Extrusion Setter / Operative. You will support the running of extrusion lines, assist with line setting and operation, and help ensure quality products are produced to specification across shifts.

Candidates with a manufacturing background, basic maths GCSEs, and a willingness to learn will fit well. The role includes overtime and night shifts as required, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and full training will

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or extrusion environment preferred.
• Basic maths GCSEs and literacy for paperwork and checks.
• Willingness to learn and follow health and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with extrusion line setting and operation.
• Quality checks and documentation during shifts.
• Operate fork truck to move materials and products.
• Support start-up and shut-down of extrusion lines.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area.

Skills

Accurate and methodical

Problem solving

Adaptable

Helpful

Polite

Education

NVQ in Manufacturing would be an advantage

5 GCSEs including maths would be an advantage

IT qualification (Word/Excel) an advantage

Fork truck licence (full training available)

Tools

Fork truck licence

Job description

Extrusion Setter / Operative

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21st November 2025

This is an exciting career opportunity to join a team based in a modern and progressive production facility, nestled in the leafy edges of the New Forest, close to the beautiful Hampshire town of Romsey.

Founded in 1948, CPV Ltd helped pioneer the development of thermoplastic pipe systems and is still committed to driving forward innovation in products, services and manufacturing techniques.

CPV offers a fantastic, world-class environment in which to develop your career. CPV manufactures solutions for a wide array of applications including corrosion-resistant pipe systems for chemical and hazardous media and pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling networks.

Job title

Extrusion Setter / Operative

Hours of work

Your normal days and hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 7.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 7.00am to 1pm. You will be entitled to a 30 minute unpaid lunch break and two 10-minute tea breaks Mon – Thurs and 15 mins Friday.
Breaks are to be taken at times to suit operational requirements. The normal hours include 39 hours at the basic rate plus 5 hours overtime at 1.33 (1 hour each day) = 44 hours per week

Overtime and Shift Work

The Company will require you to perform a reasonable amount of work outside your normal hours which is classed as additional overtime, and dependant on the needs of the business. There will also be occasions where you are required to work a night shift programme. Overtime and night shift work is paid at an enhanced rate of pay.

Holiday Entitlement

25 days' paid annual leave plus public holidays (currently 8 days)

Job purpose

To assist with the running of extrusion lines during each shift, including help set the extruder and all downstream equipment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of a similar role and be familiar with setting and running extrusion equipment and machinery. This is a challenging role and the ideal candidate will be well motivated and a reliable team member.

Your typical duties will include:

• To produce quality extruded product
• To assist with extrusion line setting and operation
• Head, die and pin changing and setting
• Barrel and screw cleaning
• Assist with the start up and shut down of the extrusion lines
• Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification
• Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products
• Assist with extrusion trials
• Help to achieve optimum production
• Assist extrusion setters and other operatives
• Trim, cut, wrap and pack extruded product
• Bend, form and drill extruded product
• Be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and all personnel in the department
• Make every effort to keep extruded product scrap to a minimum
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5’s)
• Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality
• Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for extruded products
• Notify the Supervisor of any machine breakdowns or breaches of safety during the production process
• Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules

Qualifications

• NVQ in Manufacturing would be an advantage.
• 5 GCSE’s including maths would be an advantage.
• An IT qualification in Microsoft Word and Excel, not essential but would be an advantage.
• Fork truck licence (full training can be given)

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role preferable
• A clear understanding of extrusion equipment and methodology
• Ability run an extrusion line

Knowledge

• Be able to work in a team
• Relevant technical abilities
• Good understanding of mechanical applications
• Basic understanding of electronic control equipment

Skills

• Accurate and methodical
• Good at problem solving
• Adaptable
• Helpful
• Polite

Additional Information

• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements
• Maintaining controls and documentation procedures
• This is an outline Job Description and employees are expected to undertake other duties as directed

Additional Duties

In addition to your primary role, you may on occasion be required support, or indeed be seconded to, other areas of the business as instructed
From time to time you may be required to take on additional duties such as:

• First Aid Monitor
• Fork truck Driver Trainer
• Internal Auditor
• Fire Marshall
• Health and Safety Monitor

You will receive full training for any of these duties assigned to you, and once fully trained they will become included in your contracted work routine and responsibilities

About us

Founded in 1948, CPV is part of a family-owned group of manufacturing businesses with over 60 years' experience in the plastics and industrial piping industries. The company was a pioneer in the development of thermoplastic pipe systems and is still committed to driving forward innovation in products, services and manufacturing techniques. Over the years, CPV has become a world-class manufacturer of engineering pipework solutions for a wide array of applications including corrosion resistant pipe systems for chemical and hazardous media and pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling networks.

PLEASE NOTE:candidates require the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely