Machine Operative

Acorn-By-Synergie; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 1,937,000 - 2,302,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Machine Operative in Bridgwater. Start pay £14.06 per hour with potential to £16.71 after training, on a 4 on, 4 off rotating day and night shifts.

The role involves operating machinery, packing, and quality checks in a busy manufacturing environment with clear opportunities for progression and long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Good teamwork and reliability; ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to shifts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery within a busy manufacturing environment.
• Pack products accurately and efficiently.
• Learn to operate a variety of production equipment.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure product standards are met.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Work as part of a team to achieve production targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Machine Operative (a1W8d000001ZToEEAW) Bridgwater, England

Salary: GBP14.06 - GBP16.71 per hour

Bridgwater | £14.06–£16.71 per Hour | 6:45am–6:45pm / 6:45pm–6:45am | 4 On, 4 Off | Days & Nights | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Machine Operatives to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company in Bridgwater.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a stable role with competitive pay, structured training and genuine career progression within a busy manufacturing environment.

Whether you have previous experience in manufacturing, production or machine operation, or are looking to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Machine Operative, you will play a key role in the production process, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to high-quality standards.

What We Offer

Starting pay of £14.06 per hour.

Pay increase to £16.71 per hour once fully trained.

4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern.

30 days' annual leave upon permanent employment, increasing during the first three years of service.

Comprehensive training and ongoing development.

Clear opportunities for career progression within the business.

Supportive team environment.

Long-term career prospects.

Key Duties

Operate machinery within a busy manufacturing environment.

Pack products accurately and efficiently.

Learn to operate a variety of production equipment.

Carry out quality checks to ensure product standards are met.

Follow all health and safety procedures.

Maintain a clean and organised working area.

Work as part of a team to achieve production targets.

Requirements

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Reliability and commitment to working rotating day and night shifts.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Commitment to quality and safe working practices.

Previous manufacturing, production or machine-operating experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Shift Pattern

4 on, 4 off rotating shifts:

2 day shifts: 6:45am–6:45pm.

2 night shifts: 6:45pm–6:45am.

Followed by 4 consecutive days off.