Machine Operative
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £50.50 attendance bonus each week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP11 4EG |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | a1W8d000001ZLbNEAW_1757943644 |
Summary
Machine Operators
Crumlin, South Wales | £12.21 per hour plus weekly attendance bonus | Full-time | Temp-to-Perm | Continental ShiftsAcorn by Synergie is recruiting Machine Operators to join a well-established plastics manufacturing company in the Crumlin area. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, full-time work with competitive pay, structured shifts, and career progression.
If you're reliable, detail-focused, and have experience in manufacturing or factory work, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities- Inspect and package plastic moulded products.
- Operate semi-automatic machines (after training).
- Monitor for faults and maintain quality standards.
- Handle pallets: stacking, wrapping, and moving with trolleys.
- Clean workstation and tools, including the use of solvents when required.
- Run multiple machines once trained.
- Comply with company health and safety policies.
- Previous factory or manufacturing experience (essential).
- Injection moulding experience (preferred but not essential).
- Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts (days and nights).
- Own transport due to location.
- Safety boots required (hi-vis vest provided).
- 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights).
- 12-hour shifts.
- Training provided on day shifts before moving to the full shift pattern.
- £12.21 per hour basic pay.
- £50.50 weekly attendance bonus for completing all scheduled shifts.
- Overtime paid at 125% and 150% rates.
- Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates.
- Stable, long-term work with a supportive team.
- Structured training and onboarding.
- Excellent earning potential with bonuses and overtime.
Apply now to secure your place as a Machine Operator in Crumlin.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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