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Machine Operator

Job details
Posting date: 15 December 2025
Salary: £12.82 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_1765809503

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Summary

Production Operatives

Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | £12.57 per hour (with the potential to increase to £14.10 per hour as you develop multi-skilled capabilities) | 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. Demonstrate competence in timely machine setup, minimising down time and maximising efficiencies by working effectively as part of a team.

  • Produce work of a high standard by adhering to quality standards to ensure that product is produced to agreed specifications.

  • 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: £12.82 per hour

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

  • Overtime during weekdays and weekends

  • All breaks pai

  • 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.

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

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