Engineering Extrusion Assistant

Acorn by Synergie; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Bridgwater is seeking an Engineering Extrusion Assistant. This permanent, full-time role offers £27,000 per annum plus two annual bonuses. Applicants should have warehouse or manufacturing experience, and the role includes operating production machines and performing quality checks. Comprehensive training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for those eager to learn in a technical field.

Benefits

£27,000 per annum

Two annual loyalty bonuses (up to 4%)

Early finish every Friday (1pm)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience (essential).
• Machine operation or rubber manufacturing experience (desirable).
• Comfortable working with small components while wearing gloves.

Responsibilities

• Operate various production machines including large press machines.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks on finished parts.
• Mix and cast silicone products.

Skills

Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Understanding of health and safety

Job description

Overview

Engineering Extrusion Assistant - Extrusion Department
Bridgwater | £27,000 plus Two Annual Bonuses | Permanent | Monday to Friday | Early Friday Finish (1pm)

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Bridgwater for an Engineering Machine Operative to join their busy extrusion department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous warehouse or manufacturing experience who's eager to step into a technical role - full training is provided!

Key Duties

• Operate various production machines including large press machines.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks on finished parts.
• Moulding operations: set up moulds, run presses, and trim excess material.
• Mix and cast silicone products.
• Operate trimming, laser marking, and assembly machinery.
• Label and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate production records and paperwork.
• Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Support other departments when required, working towards lean manufacturing standards.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience (essential).
• Machine operation or rubber manufacturing experience (desirable).
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Comfortable working with small components while wearing gloves.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn and adapt across departments.
• Understanding of health and safety in a factory environment.

What We Offer

• £27,000 per annum.
• Two annual loyalty bonuses (up to 4%).
• Early finish every Friday (1pm).
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Christmas shutdown.
• Permanent, full-time role.

Interested? Apply now with your CV!

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