Machine Operator

Acorn-By-Synergie; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of a well-established manufacturer based near Taunton, Wellington, Somerset. The role offers structured training, progression, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a temporary period.

You will join a small production team, operate and program machinery, perform manual handling, and rotate across tasks with overtime and weekend shifts. Pay starts at £14.66 per hour, rising to £18.99 with training.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with labour-intensive work and manual handling.
• Ability to follow processes and work well in a team.
• Willingness to train and progress within the role.
• Comfortable working in a noisy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small production team.
• Carry out manual handling tasks while filtering materials through machinery.
• Programme and operate production machinery.
• Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.
• Change tooling to manufacture different products.
• Fault-find and resolve production issues to maintain workflow.
• Rotate between different machines and production tasks.

Skills

Manual labour

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Salary: GBP14.66 - GBP18.99 per hour + Depending on experience.

Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Machine Operative | Factory Operative | Production Technician

Near Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £14.66 per hour (rising to £18.99 with training) | 40 Hours per Week | Sunday-To-Thursday, 10pm-To-6am | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Production Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Machine Operatives, Factory Operatives, and Production Technicians looking to join a growing manufacturer offering structured training, career progression, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of £14.66 per hour.
• Pay increases during training, rising to £18.99 per hour when fully trained.
• Sunday to Thursday, 10pm-6am.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• All breaks paid.
• Regular overtime available during the week and weekends.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Structured training programme and clear career progression.
• 33 days' holiday after 12 weeks.
• Weekly pay.

Key Duties

• Work as part of a small production team.
• Carry out manual handling tasks while filtering materials through machinery.
• Programme and operate production machinery.
• Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.
• Change tooling to manufacture different products.
• Fault-find and resolve production issues to maintain workflow.
• Rotate between different machines and production tasks.

Requirements

• Comfortable carrying out labour-intensive work and manual handling.
• Willingness to work in a noisy manufacturing environment (hearing protection provided).
• Ability to follow processes and work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, motivated, and committed to training and progression.