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Machine Operator - Nights

Job details
Posting date: 10 October 2025
Salary: £13.82 per hour
Additional salary information: With Overtime Rates
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 November 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset, BA22 7AF
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH23906_1760085186

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Summary

Production Operative - Nights

Near Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £13.82 per hour (starting rate) | 40 hours per week | Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am | Temporary to Permanent Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term position with structured training, career progression, and excellent overtime opportunities.

Key Duties:

  • Work as part of a small production team.

  • Carry out manual handling tasks for extended periods while filtering materials through machinery.

  • Programme and operate production machinery.

  • Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.

  • Change tools on machines to manufacture different products.

  • Fault find and resolve issues to maintain smooth production.

  • Rotate between different machines and tasks within production.

Requirements:

  • Comfortable with labour-intensive work and manual handling.

  • Willingness to work in a noisy environment (ear defenders provided).

  • Ability to follow processes and work effectively within a team.

  • Reliable and committed to training and progression.

What We Offer:

  • Starting pay: £13.82 per hour (£28,879 annual equivalent).

  • Pay increases with training up to £17.90 per hour when fully trained.

  • Regular overtime available:

    • £20.73 per hour (weekdays).

    • £27.64 per hour (weekends).

  • Structured training and clear progression pathway.

  • 33 days' holiday (after 12 weeks).

  • All breaks paid.

  • Enhanced overtime rates.

  • Pay review after training.

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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