Acorn Recruitment

Production Operative

TQ12 4PB

Key information

Pay
£15.25 to £16.04 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
1 Oct 2026
Closing date
31 Oct 2026

About this role

Night Production Machine Operator | Production Machine Operator | Machine Operative

Newton Abbot | £15.25-£16.04 per hour + Enhanced Overtime | Full-time | Temporary | On-site | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting

Night Production Machine Operators to join the production team at

Harrier in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop new skills and build experience in a busy production environment.

No previous machine operating experience is required - full training will be provided.

You'll be trained to

operate one of the production machines within the warehouse, helping to keep the production process running smoothly while maintaining high-quality standards.

What We Offer

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£15.25-£16.04 per hour.

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Enhanced overtime rates available.

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Full paid training on production machinery.

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Opportunity to develop valuable machine operating skills.

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Weekly pay.

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Free on-site parking.

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Accessible by public transport.

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Friendly and inclusive working environment.

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Access to

Acorn Rewards, including high-street discounts and wellbeing support.

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Potential for ongoing work, depending on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

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Operate and monitor a production machine within the warehouse.

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Learn how to safely and efficiently run your assigned machine.

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Monitor the production process and report any issues.

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Check finished products for quality and defects.

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Remove damaged or defective products when required.

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Sort products according to brand requirements.

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Read and follow batch sheet information.

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Operate stacking equipment where required.

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Move and handle products safely.

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Keep your work area clean, tidy and safe.

Requirements

No previous machine operating experience is needed -

full training is provided.

We're looking for someone who is

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Reliable, hardworking and punctual.

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Keen to learn and develop new skills.

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Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

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Comfortable standing for long periods.

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Physically capable of lifting and handling heavier items.

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Accurate with a good eye for detail.

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Able to follow instructions and work independently.

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Positive, flexible and willing to learn.

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A good team player.

Hours of Work

Training

Sunday to Thursday,

10:30pm-7am.

Following training, you will move onto a team working a

3 nights on, 3 nights off shift pattern, with shifts running

7pm-7am.

Some shifts will remain on the

Sunday - Thursday pattern 10

30pm - 7am is you would prefer this shift

Interested?

If you're reliable, hardworking and keen to learn, this is a great opportunity to

train as a Production Machine Operator and develop valuable experience in a busy production environment.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact

Acorn by Synergie's Newton Abbot branch for more information.

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