Production Operative

Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset | £12.57 per hour (rising with training) | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of their client for Production Operatives to join a manufacturing team based in Wellington, near Taunton, Somerset, on a temporary to permanent basis.

You will work within a small, supportive team in a hands‑on, manual role involving machinery operation, maintenance, and product manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in production with structured training and progression.

Key Duties

• Operate and programme production machinery.
• Manually handle and filter materials through machines for long 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 and motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Basic mechanical understanding beneficial.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of £12.57 per hour (annual equivalent £26,145).
• Pay increases once semi‑trained and again when fully trained.
• Overtime available at £18.85 per hour (weekdays) and £25.14 per hour (weekends).
• All breaks paid.
• Rotating shifts: 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm, Monday to Friday.
• 33 days' holiday (after 12 weeks).
• Training programme and clear career progression.
• Pay reviews and overtime enhancements.

Interested?

Apply now! Submit your CV today or contact the Acorn by Synergie Yeovil branch for more information.

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