Machine Operator

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

Overview

Location: Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | Salary: £12.57 per hour (rising with training) | Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday | Employment type: 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