Technical Operator

Acorn by Synergie; Honiton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Technical Operators for a busy production team in Honiton. Responsibilities include operating machinery, performing adjustments, and supporting engineering efforts to ensure quality production. Ideal candidates should have experience in production environments and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and permanent, full-time employment with weekends off.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime available

Permanent, full-time role

Opportunity to work within a skilled production team

One day off on a rota

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or packing environment.
• Basic mechanical and technical understanding.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing line equipment to achieve daily production targets.
• Carry out minor machine adjustments to maintain product quality and line efficiency.
• Identify and resolve minor technical and mechanical issues.
• Escalate unresolved issues promptly to the engineering team.
• Support production teams during breakdowns.

Skills

Experience in a production or packing environment

Basic mechanical and technical understanding

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Willingness to learn and develop technical capability

Job description

Overview

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Technical Operators to join a production team in a busy packing line environment. The role involves operating machinery, carrying out minor technical adjustments, and supporting the engineering team to maintain smooth production and consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing line equipment to achieve daily production targets.
• Carry out minor machine adjustments to maintain product quality and line efficiency.
• Identify and, where trained, resolve minor technical and mechanical issues.
• Escalate unresolved issues promptly to the engineering team.
• Support production teams during breakdowns by assisting with troubleshooting.
• Contribute to ongoing training and knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Operate as a production or machine operator when not carrying out technical tasks.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in line with safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Requirements

• Experience in a production or packing environment.
• Basic mechanical and technical understanding.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical capability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime available.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Opportunity to work within a skilled production team.
• One day off on a rota.
• Weekends off.
• 38 hours - basic.
• Overtime rate x1.5 after 38 hours.

Location: Dunkeswell, Honiton Area, Devon | Schedule: 6am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (one day off on a rota, weekends off) | Type: Permanent | Hours: 38 hours - basic

Interested?

Apply now or contact Judyta at our Tiverton branch for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment