Flexible PVC Line Setter & Operator

📍 Based in Central Bedfordshire | 🕗 Full-Time, Day Shift

Are you experienced in plastic extrusion or have a solid background in manufacturing or engineering? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team within a well-established and growing plastic extrusion business.

Operating from modern manufacturing facilities in Central Bedfordshire, we produce a wide range of plastic extrusions for customers across the UK and beyond. As part of our commitment to high-quality production, we work to ISO 9001:2015 standards and take pride in the precision and reliability of our output.

The Role

You’ll be based in one of our busy manufacturing units, working closely with your line manager and a small team to manage and operate up to four extrusion lines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Tool changing and machine setting

• Selecting and preparing materials

• Starting up and shutting down production lines

• Working to strict quality standards and ISO 9001:2015 guidelines

• Carrying out regular quality checks and recording findings

• Liaising with colleagues in warehousing and across production

• Maintaining a clean, efficient, and safety-first work environment

This is a full-time, single-shift role (08:00–17:00). Flexibility may be required as shift patterns evolve.

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About You

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced production setting. Ideally, you’ll have previous extrusion experience, or at the very least, a strong background in manufacturing or mechanical/engineering environments.

You will need to:

• Be punctual, reliable, and take pride in your work

• Have a GCSE or O-Level standard education

• Be confident working within ISO or similar QA systems

• Own a car (due to location and shift times)

• Be PC literate, with the ability to use Excel, Word, and databases

• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

• Remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a team

• Be eager to learn and contribute ideas for continuous improvement

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What’s in it for you?

You’ll be joining a family-run business with over 30 years of expertise, modern facilities, and a supportive team environment. We believe in rewarding commitment and hard work with ongoing development and future earning potential.

A structured onboarding and assessment programme will take place over your first 6 months, with a clear pathway to a permanent role based on your performance and engagement.