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.