Machine Operator

Production Operatives

Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | £12.57 per hour (with the potential to increase to £14.10 per hour as you develop multi-skilled capabilities) | 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of their client to join a manufacturing team based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This temporary-to-permanent role offers structured training and career progression within a small, supportive production team.

You will work in a hands-on, manual role involving machinery operation, maintenance, and product manufacturing.

Key Duties:

Operate and programme production machinery. Demonstrate competence in timely machine setup, minimising down time and maximising efficiencies by working effectively as part of a team.

Produce work of a high standard by adhering to quality standards to ensure that product is produced to agreed specifications.

Manually handle and filter materials through machines for extended periods.

Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.

Change tools to manufacture different products.

Fault find and resolve production issues to maintain workflow.

Work across various machines and production tasks.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace.

Requirements:

Willingness to work in a physically demanding, noisy environment (ear protection provided).

Reliable, motivated, and strong attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

What We Offer:

Starting pay: £12.82 per hour

Pay increases once semi-trained and again when fully trained

Overtime during weekdays and weekends

All breaks pai

Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday

33 days' holiday after 12 weeks

Structured training programme and clear career progression.

Pay reviews and overtime enhancements.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment