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Manufacturing/ Packaging Machine Operator

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: £15.46 to £42.32 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26 3RA
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: a1W8d000001YrMtEAK_1770975910

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Summary

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company

Caldicot | Temporary Long-Term | 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | £15.46-£42.32 per hour

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Manufacturing Machine Operators to join a global brewing company in Caldicot. This is a temporary long-term opportunity offering a structured shift pattern, competitive pay rates, and overtime opportunities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Duties
  • Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
  • Comply with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
  • Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards.
  • Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery.
  • Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and Short Interval Control (SIC).
  • Attend training to develop new skills and perform packaging-related tasks as directed.
  • Participate in team meetings and briefings.
  • Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.
Requirements
  • English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
  • Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.
  • Previous packaging or engineering experience advantageous.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and follow agreed processes.
  • Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.
Shift Pattern & Pay

  • 4 on, 4 off rotation: 2 days (7am - 7pm), 2 nights (7pm - 7am), followed by 4 days off.

Hourly Rates:

  • £15.46 per hour (first 12 weeks).
  • £19.04 per hour (week 13 onwards).
  • £21.16 per hour (week 39 onwards).

Overtime Rates:

  • £31.74 per hour for hours over 48 between 7am Monday and 7pm Friday.
  • £42.32 per hour for hours over 48 between 7pm Friday and 7am Monday.
What We Offer
  • Temporary long-term opportunity.
  • Competitive and progressive pay structure.
  • Structured shift pattern.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading global brewing company.
Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact your local Acorn by Synergie branch for further information.

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

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