Production Operative

Company
Acorn by Synergie
Location
Taunton
Salary
£26,949 per annum

Full Job Description

Production Operative - NightsNear Taunton, Somerset (TA21) | £13.82 per hour (starting rate) | Sunday - Thursday | 10:00pm - 6:00am | Temporary to Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Production Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent role with a structured training programme, pay progression, and overtime opportunities.

Key Duties

  • Working as part of a small production team.
  • Performing manual handling tasks for extended periods while filtering materials through machinery.
  • Programming and operating production machinery.
  • Topping up chemical and fluid levels on machinery.
  • Changing tools on machines to manufacture different products.
  • Fault finding and resolving issues to keep production running smoothly.
  • Rotating 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 as part of a team.
  • Reliability and commitment to training and progression.

Hours of Work

  • 40 hours per week.
  • Sunday - Thursday, 10pm - 6am.
  • All breaks are paid.

What We Offer

  • Starting pay: £13.82 per hour (£28,879 annual salary).
  • Pay increases with training: up to £17.90 per hour when fully trained.
  • Regular overtime available:

    • £20.73 per hour (weekdays).
    • £27.64 per hour (weekends).
  • Structured training programme and career progression.
  • 33 days holiday (after 12 weeks).
  • Paid breaks and enhanced overtime rates.
  • Pay review after training.

Interested?

Apply now and start your next role as a Production Operative - Nights near Taunton (TA21).

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

Location
Taunton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£26,949 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
18th September 2025
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