Technical Machine/ Engineering Operative
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5JH |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000002qmtpMAA_1750170404 |
Summary
Technical Machine / Engineering Operative - Early Shift
Location: Ilminster
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent (from day one)
A trusted recruitment partner is working on behalf of a global leader in nutritional manufacturing to recruit a Technical Machine / Engineering Operative for their early shift team in Ilminster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual with mechanical experience - gained professionally or through personal interests - to join a well-established and forward-thinking company offering genuine career development and long-term stability.
Key Benefits Include:
- Permanent employment from day one
- Comprehensive training and buddy-up onboarding support
- 33 days holiday, with Christmas off
- Christmas hampers for all staff
- Clear career progression in a world-leading nutrition business
- Competitive salary and a wide range of social benefits including:
- Subsidised health and fitness packages
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- A positive, team-oriented working culture
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate modern, high-spec manufacturing equipment
- Maintain high standards of product quality and compliance
- Read and follow detailed technical drawings and work instructions
- Utilise the company's in-house ERP system to manage production tasks
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and operational machine issues
- Ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory standards related to quality and food/feed safety
- Work efficiently to keep production lines running at full capacity
Candidate Requirements:
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Experience working with machinery or in a mechanical/technical role
- A proactive, hands-on attitude and good problem-solving skills
- Strong IT skills, with the ability to navigate ERP systems
- The ability to work independently while also being a reliable team player
- Access to their own vehicle, as the site is not easily accessible by public transport
If you're a reliable, skilled operative with a passion for machinery and a desire to grow within a thriving international business, we encourage you to apply today.
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