Technician

Acorn by Synergie; Newquay; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Provided uniform and PPE

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Skilled Technician for a manufacturing site in Mid-Cornwall. This night shift role offers a long-term path with potential permanent employment and career progression.

You will maintain mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems, troubleshoot faults, support production teams and uphold safety and quality standards on a 4 on/4 off 6pm-6am rota.

£24.66 per hour on night shift with free parking and provided PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience supporting or training production/engineering teams.
• PLC or vision systems experience is advantageous (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Carry out fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Support production and engineering teams with technical issues.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Training/support teams

PLC/vision systems (adv)

Tools

PLC/vision systems

Job description

Technician - Night Shift | Mid-Cornwall (North Cornish Coast) | £24.66 per hour | 6pm-6am, 4 on / 4 off | Temp ongoing (potential permanent)

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Skilled Technician to join a well-established manufacturing site in Mid-Cornwall. This is a long-term opportunity within a respected production environment, offering strong potential for permanent employment and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Carry out fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Support production and engineering teams with technical issues.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and quality standards at all times.

Requirements

• Experience in maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience supporting or training production/engineering teams.
• PLC or vision systems experience is advantageous (not essential).

Desirable Experience

• High-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OEE, TPM, and SPC.
• Maintenance or technical support background.

What’s on Offer

• £24.66 per hour night shift rate.
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (6pm-6am).
• Free parking.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Provided uniform and PPE.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.