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Machine Operative

Job details
Posting date: 16 September 2025
Salary: £25,400 to £26,500 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 October 2025
Location: Sturminster Newton, Dorset, BA8 0TN
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz000003PDhuMAG_1758019574

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Summary

Machine Operator - Day Shift

Henstridge | £12.21 - £12.74 per hour | 6am - 2pm

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Henstridge.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate manual and CNC-based machinery.
  • Read technical drawings and make adjustments to machines.
  • Band, palletise, bag, and prepare products for loading.
  • Report machine faults to the supervisor.
  • Follow material processing requirements and tolerances.
  • Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
  • Operate FLT for loading and unloading.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
  • Opportunity for overtime.
  • 5% pension scheme.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Life insurance.
  • Length of service awards.
  • Private medical healthcare.
  • 2 weeks company sick pay (after 5 years of service).
  • 5 additional days of holiday after 1 year of service.
  • Specsavers vouchers for eye tests.
  • Employee assistance programme.
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Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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