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Machine Operator

Job details
Posting date: 15 December 2025
Salary: £14.10 per hour
Additional salary information: With Overtime Rates
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 December 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA21 9JG
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH23906_1765809429

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Summary

Production Operative - Nights

Near Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £14.10 per hour (starting rate) | 40 hours per week | Sunday-Thursday, 10pm-6am | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This role offers a long-term opportunity 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: £14.10 per hour.

  • Pay increases after training.

  • Regular overtime available during the week and weekends.

  • Structured training and clear progression pathway.

  • 33 days' holiday after 12 weeks.

  • All breaks paid.

  • Enhanced overtime rates.

  • Pay review after training.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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