Production Operatives
Acorn · St Austell, Cornwall
Production Operatives at Acorn, based in St Austell, Cornwall, paying £14.04 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £14.04 per hour
- Location
- St Austell, Cornwall
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
13% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference a1WNz000001rPpJMAU_1785421715
About the role
Production Operative | Manufacturing Operative | Machine Operative | Factory Operative
St Austell | £14.04 per hour | Rotating Shifts | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Starts Available
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives to join a leading manufacturing company based in St Austell.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Production Operatives, Manufacturing Operatives, Machine Operatives, or Factory Operatives looking for immediate starts with a company that manufactures high-quality medical and reusable plastic products. Full training is provided, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates looking to develop a long-term career in manufacturing.
What We Offer- £14.04 per hour.
- Temporary to permanent opportunity.
- Immediate starts available.
- Full training provided.
- Rotating shift pattern.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer.
- Long-term career development.
- Pack products to customer specifications while carrying out quality checks.
- Ensure colour standards are met throughout the production process.
- Measure and record products accurately.
- Use track and trace scanning systems to maintain product traceability.
- Monitor production machinery and respond to basic machine alarms.
- Complete production paperwork accurately.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
- Meet daily production targets and deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and complete effective shift handovers.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Must not be colour blind due to the colour-critical nature of the role (colour test completed at interview).
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards.
- Previous production, manufacturing, factory, or machine operating experience is desirable but not essential.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
Rotating Shift Pattern
- Week 1: 6am-2pm.
- Week 2: 2pm-10pm.
- Week 3: 10pm-6am.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Machine Operative, or Factory Operative opportunity in St Austell, or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Reference: a1WNz000001rPpJMAU_1785421715 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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