Machine Operator

Acorn Recruitment; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Manufacturing Machine Operators in Caldicot for a global brewing company. This temporary position offers a structured shift pattern (4 on, 4 off) and competitive pay ranging from £15.07 to £20.62 per hour. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in English and Mathematics and preferably a background in packaging or engineering.

Qualifications

• Standard Grades in English and Mathematics required.
• Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.
• Experience in packaging or engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to meet quality and timing requirements.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain cleaning and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent

Packaging or engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company

Caldicot | £15.07-£20.62 per hour | Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 2 days 2 nights & 4 off | Temporary Long-Term |Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is looking for Manufacturing Machine Operators to join a global brewing company. This is a temporary long-term position offering a structured shift pattern and competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.

Key Duties:

• Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.

• Undertake daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.

• Comply with all statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.

• Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards.

• Perform basic asset care requirements for all machinery.

• Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and Short Interval Control (SIC).

• Attend training to develop new skills and perform packaging-related tasks as directed.

• Participate in meetings and briefings as required.

• Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.

Requirements:

• English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.

• Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.

• Packaging or engineering experience advantageous.

• Ability to work in a team and follow agreed ways of working.

• Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.

Shift Pattern & Pay:

• Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am).

• Hourly Pay:

  • £15.07 per hour (first 12 weeks)

  • £18.56 per hour (week 13 onwards)

  • £20.62 per hour (week 39 onwards)

• Overtime:

  • £30.93 per hour for hours over 48 between 7am Monday and 7pm Friday

  • £41.24 per hour for hours over 48 between 7pm Friday and 7am Sunday

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to join a leading global brewing company, or contact [Recruiter Name / Branch] at Acorn by Synergie for further information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.