Machine Operator

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Operative to join a manufacturing team in Taunton. Responsibilities include operating machinery, handling materials, and maintaining an organized workspace. Ideal candidates will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a physically demanding environment. This role offers structured training and potential for career progression, with a starting pay of £12.57 per hour and additional benefits.

Benefits

Overtime available

All breaks paid

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.
• Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and programme production machinery.
• Manually handle and filter materials through machines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace.
• Resolve production issues to maintain workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work effectively within a team

Basic mechanical understanding

Reliability

Job description

Production Operative

Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | £12.57 per hour (rising with training) | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of their client for Production Operatives to join a manufacturing team based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset, on a temporary to permanent basis.

You will work within a small, supportive team in a hands‑on, manual role involving machinery operation, maintenance, and product manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in production with structured training and progression.

Key Duties

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

Requirements

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

What We Offer

• Starting pay of £12.57 per hour (annual equivalent £26,145).
• Pay increases once semi‑trained and again when fully trained.
• Overtime available at £18.85 per hour (weekdays) and £25.14 per hour (weekends).
• All breaks paid.
• Rotating shifts: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday.
• 33 days' holiday (after 12 weeks).
• Training programme and clear career progression.
• Pay reviews and overtime enhancements.

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information.

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