Machine Operator in Caldicot, Monmouthshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brewing firm in Wales seeks a Manufacturing Machine Operator. The role involves operating packaging machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and participating in quality control tasks. Ideal candidates will have standard qualifications in English and Mathematics, and prior experience in packaging or engineering is a plus. Competitive pay structure with opportunities for overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Standard Grades in English and Mathematics or equivalent required.
• Experience in packaging or engineering is advantageous.
• Capability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to meet quality, timing, and cost standards.
• Comply with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Participate in improvement activities for departmental KPIs.

Skills

Ability to operate packaging equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent

Packaging or engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Machine Operator – Global Brewing Company, Caldicot

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

Hourly Pay ranges from £15.07 per hour (first 12 weeks) to £20.62 per hour (week 39 onwards).

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.
• 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.

Pay Details

• £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 Acorn by Synergie for further information.