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