Hands-on Production Machine Operator — Training & Overtime

Acorn by Synergie; Taunton; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a manufacturing team in Wellington, near Taunton. This role involves operating machinery and handling materials in a physically demanding environment. The position offers a starting pay of £12.57 per hour with opportunities for pay increases and structured training. Ideal candidates should be reliable, motivated, and able to work in a team. This is a temporary to permanent position with options for overtime and additional benefits.

Benefits

Overtime available at £18.85 per hour

33 days' holiday after 12 weeks

Training programme and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a physically demanding, noisy environment.
• Reliable and motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and programme production machinery.
• Manually handle and filter materials through machines.
• Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.
• Change tools to manufacture different products.
• Fault find and resolve production issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace.

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a manufacturing team in Wellington, near Taunton. This role involves operating machinery and handling materials in a physically demanding environment. The position offers a starting pay of £12.57 per hour with opportunities for pay increases and structured training. Ideal candidates should be reliable, motivated, and able to work in a team. This is a temporary to permanent position with options for overtime and additional benefits.