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Machine Operator

Job details
Posting date: 24 October 2025
Salary: £12.57 per hour
Additional salary information: With Overtime Rates
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset, BA22 7AF
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH23906_1761300240

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Summary

Production Operatives

Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | £12.57 per hour (rising with training) | 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of their client to join a manufacturing team based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This temporary-to-permanent role offers structured training and career progression within a small, supportive production team.

You will work in a hands-on, manual role involving machinery operation, maintenance, and product manufacturing.

Key Duties:

  • Operate and programme production machinery.

  • Manually handle and filter materials through machines for extended periods.

  • Top up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.

  • Change tools to manufacture different products.

  • Fault find and resolve production issues to maintain workflow.

  • Work across various machines and production tasks.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace.

Requirements:

  • Willingness to work in a physically demanding, noisy environment (ear protection provided).

  • Reliable, motivated, and strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to work effectively within a small team.

  • Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

What We Offer:

  • Starting pay: £12.57 per hour (annual equivalent £26,145).

  • Pay increases once semi-trained and again when fully trained.

  • Overtime: £18.85 per hour (weekdays) and £25.14 per hour (weekends).

  • All breaks paid.

  • Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday.

  • 33 days' holiday after 12 weeks.

  • Structured training programme and clear career progression.

  • Pay reviews and overtime enhancements.

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information about this Production Operative role in Wellington, near Taunton.

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

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