Manufacturing/ Packaging Machine Operator

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Magor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment

Progressive pay

Structured shifts

Global brewing company

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment in Magor, Monmouthshire is seeking Manufacturing Machine Operators for a temporary long-term role with a 4 on 4 off pattern. Pay ranges from £15.46 to £42.32 per hour, with structure and overtime opportunities in a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires ability to work in a team, follow processes, and participate in training to develop new skills while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow processes.
• Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
• Comply with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
• Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards.
• Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery.
• Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs and SIC; attend training.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Packaging or engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing/ Packaging Machine Operator

Employer:

Acorn Recruitment

Location:

Magor,Monmouthshire, NP26 3RA

Pay:

£15.46 to £42.32 per hour,

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/08/2026

About this job

Manufacturing Machine Operator

• Global Brewing Company Magor | Temporary Long-Term | 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | £15.46-£42.32 per hour Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Manufacturing Machine Operators to join a global brewing company in Caldicot.

This is a temporary long-term opportunity offering a structured shift pattern, competitive pay rates, and overtime opportunities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Duties

• Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
• Comply with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP. Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards.
• Carry out basic asset care requirements for 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 team meetings and briefings.
• Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.

Requirements

• English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
• Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.
• Previous packaging or engineering experience advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and follow agreed processes.
• Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.

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

Hourly Rates: £15.46 per hour (first 12 weeks). £19.04 per hour (week 13 onwards). £21.16 per hour (week 39 onwards). Overtime Rates: £31.74 per hour for hours over 48 between 7am Monday and 7pm Friday. £42.32 per hour for hours over 48 between 7pm Friday and 7am Monday.

What We Offer

• Temporary long-term opportunity.
• Competitive and progressive pay structure.
• Structured shift pattern.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global brewing company.