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Machine Operative

Job details
Posting date: 15 September 2025
Salary: £12.21 to £12.70 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 October 2025
Location: Sturminster Newton, Dorset, BA8 0TN
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz000003BCovMAG_1757932302

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Summary

Machine Operator

Henstridge | £12.21 per hour (while training on days, rising with shift allowance) | Day and Night Shifts Available

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Henstridge. The company specialises in producing high-quality products using the latest technology and machinery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operating manual and CNC-based machinery.
  • Reading drawings and adjusting machines to meet specifications.
  • Banding, palletising, bagging, and preparing products for loading.
  • Reporting any machine faults to the supervisor.
  • Adhering to material processing requirements and tolerances.
  • Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.
  • Operating FLT for loading and off-loading the machine.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Pay & Benefits
  • £12.21 per hour while training on days, increasing to include shift allowance.
  • Opportunity for overtime.
  • 5% pension scheme.
  • Training and development opportunities if desired.
  • Life insurance.
  • Long service awards.
  • Private medical healthcare.
  • Two weeks company sick pay (after five years' service).
  • Five additional days holiday after one year's service.
  • Specsavers vouchers for eye tests.
  • Employee assistance programme.
Interested?

Apply now to join as a Machine Operator in Henstridge.

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

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