Night shift - Production Operative

Acorn Recruitment; Greater Manchester, Thornbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave plus bank hols (后

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer for Production Operatives / Optical Technicians to join their night shift team in Thornbury. The role offers full training, a temp-to-perm path, and a modern manufacturing environment with long-term career progression.

You will work nights, 37.5 hours per week, with 16.12 per hour, free on-site parking, subsidised canteen, and 25 days leave plus bank holidays after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• No prior optical experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Night shift availability and reliable attitude are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills while following procedures.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, labouring, or hands-on work experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate production lines during night shift.
• Follow procedures and work to quality standards.
• Learn and develop new skills through on-the-job training.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Willingness to learn

Manufacturing experience beneficial

Job description

• Thornbury, BS35 3UW Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a leading global manufacturer for Production Operatives / Optical Technicians to join their night shift team in Thornbury (BS35 3UW). This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment with full training provided and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

Pay & Benefits £16.12 per hour for the first 37.5 hours worked each week

• Enhanced overtime rates for additional hours and weekends
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (after 12 weeks)
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful probation period

No previous optical experience is required, as full training will be provided.

We are looking for reliable, motivated individuals who can learn quickly and work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Shift Pattern

• NIGHTS Monday to Thursday: 21:58 - 06:00
• Friday: 19:58 - 03:00
• 37.5 hours per week
• Full-time, ongoing work
• Temp-to-perm opportunity

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and reliable attitude
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and work to quality standards
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, labouring, or hands-on work experience is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

What We Offer

• Excellent working environment
• Full training provided
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Long-term employment opportunities with a global manufacturer

Important If you do not live locally to Thornbury, you must have your own transport due to the location of the site and the shift times.

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

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