Technical Operator
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Honiton, Devon, EX16 6AA |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a1WNz000003QEK9MAO_1758195062 |
Summary
Technical Operators
Dunkeswell, Honiton Area, Devon | 30,628 - £54,000 per annum + Overtime | 6am - 4pm | Monday to Friday (one day off on a rota, weekends off) | Permanent | 38 hours - basic | After 38 hours: overtime rate x1.5 IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting Technical Operators to join a production team in a busy packing line environment. The role involves operating machinery, carrying out minor technical adjustments, and supporting the engineering team to maintain smooth production and consistent product quality.
Key Duties:- Operate packing line equipment to achieve daily production targets.
- Carry out minor machine adjustments to maintain product quality and line efficiency.
- Identify and, where trained, resolve minor technical and mechanical issues.
- Escalate unresolved issues promptly to the engineering team.
- Support production teams during breakdowns by assisting with troubleshooting.
- Contribute to ongoing training and knowledge-sharing across the team.
- Operate as a production or machine operator when not carrying out technical tasks.
- Ensure all tasks are completed in line with safety, quality, and GMP standards.
- Experience in a production or packing environment.
- Basic mechanical and technical understanding.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical capability.
- Competitive salary with overtime available.
- Permanent, full-time role.
- Opportunity to work within a skilled production team.
- One day off on a rota.
- Weekends off.
- 38 hours - basic.
- Overtime rate x1.5 after 38 hours.
Apply now or contact Judyta at our Tiverton branch for more information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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