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Production Operative Weekends - Full time

Job details
Posting date: 03 September 2025
Salary: £31,000 to £32,500 per year
Additional salary information: 33 days holiday
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 September 2025
Location: Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LG
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz000003JdbqMAC_1756904860

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Summary

Finishing Operator

Exeter | Up to 5% bonus | Weekend or Night Shift | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a rare opportunity to join a global leader in Aerospace manufacturing, supplying advanced engineering solutions to the aerospace and transport industry. With long-term career prospects, excellent training, and an outstanding benefits package, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Role Overview:

The Finishing Operator will be responsible for working on high-quality investment castings used in aerospace applications. This hands-on role requires a high level of attention to detail and manual precision, as well as the ability to follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings.

Shifts Available:

Weekend Shift (38 hours total):

  • Friday: 6am - 2pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 6am - 6pm
  • Monday: 6am - 2pm (flexibility on the Monday available)

Night Shift (Permanent):

  • Monday - Friday: 10pm - 6am
Key Responsibilities:
  • Finish castings to correct dimensional and quality standards.
  • Detect and rework defects as required.
  • Use hand grinders and linishers.
  • Operate CCM and U/T equipment (full training provided).
  • Record and input quality data.
  • Follow detailed work instructions and company procedures.
  • Work to eliminate waste and avoid product damage.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Previous experience in a hands-on, precision-based manufacturing role is desirable.
  • Ability to follow technical instructions and read engineering drawings.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where quality is key.
  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and a strong team player.
Salary & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Up to 5% plant-based performance bonus per annum.
  • 33 days holiday plus an additional 3-day Christmas shutdown.
  • Life assurance.
  • Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Employee benefits and discount platform.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Interested?

Apply now or contact the Acorn by Synergie team today!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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