Night Machine Operator

Acorn by Synergie; Taunton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company near Taunton is seeking a Production Operative for night shifts. The role involves manual handling tasks, operating production machinery, and working as part of a team. Starting pay is £13.82 per hour with opportunities for pay progression and overtime. Benefits include structured training, paid breaks, and 33 days of holiday after 12 weeks. This temporary to permanent role offers a career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured training and clear progression pathway

33 days' holiday after 12 weeks

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment; ear defenders provided.
• Ability to follow processes while working effectively within a team.
• Commitment to training and professional progression.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small production team.
• Carry out manual handling tasks for extended periods.
• Programme and operate production machinery.
• Maintain equipment by changing tools and fluids.
• Fault find to resolve issues in production.

Skills

Comfortable with labour‑intensive work

Teamwork ability

Reliability

Job description

Production Operative - Nights

Near Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £13.82 per hour (starting rate) | 40 hours per week | Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6am | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives to join a well‑established manufacturing company based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This role offers a long‑term opportunity with structured training, career progression, and excellent overtime opportunities.

Key Duties

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

Requirements

• Comfortable with labour‑intensive work and manual handling.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment (ear defenders provided).
• Ability to follow processes and work effectively within a team.
• Reliable and committed to training and progression.

What We Offer

• Starting pay: £13.82 per hour (£28,879 annual equivalent).
• Pay increases with training up to £17.90 per hour when fully trained.
• Regular overtime available: £20.73 per hour (weekdays) and £27.64 per hour (weekends).
• Structured training and clear progression pathway.
• 33 days' holiday after 12 weeks.
• All breaks paid.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Pay review after training.

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information about this Production Operative - Nights role near Taunton.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers