Machine Operator in Taunton, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Taunton; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Production Operatives for a temporary-to-permanent role near Taunton, Somerset. The position offers structured training, career progression, and a starting pay of £12.57 per hour. Key duties include operating machinery and resolving production issues, with pay increases for training milestones. Reliability and teamwork are essential. Overtime is available, and breaks are paid.

Benefits

Pay increases with training

33 days’ holiday after 12 weeks

All breaks paid

Structured training programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in a physically demanding, noisy environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and programme production machinery.
• Manually handle and filter materials through machines.
• Resolve production issues to maintain workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Basic mechanical understanding

Job description

Position

Production Operative – Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset

Overview

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of a client. This temporary‑to‑permanent role offers structured training, career progression, and hands‑on experience in machinery operation and production.

Key Duties

• Operate and programme production machinery.
• Manually handle and filter materials through machines for extended 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, motivated, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

What We Offer

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

Apply

Submit your CV or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information about this Production Operative role.