Process Technician
Acorn · Swansea, Wales
Process Technician at Acorn, based in Swansea, Wales, paying £33,435 - £36,221 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £33,435 - £36,221 per annum
- Location
- Swansea, Wales
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 18 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
8% below the typical rate for production operative
Reference BBBH24771_1787215664
About the role
Process Technician | Production Technician | Manufacturing Technician | Process Operator | Production Operative
Swansea | £33,435 rising to £36,221 + £5,391 shift allowance + annual bonus | Full-Time | 4 On, 6 Off Shift Pattern | Ongoing
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Process Technician to join the team at The Mond Nickel Refinery in Swansea, one of the world's leading nickel refineries, owned and operated by Vale Europe.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, process operations or industrial environments to join a global organisation offering full training, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career progression.
What We Offer- Basic salary of £33,435, rising to £36,221 following competency sign-off.
- £5,391 annual shift allowance.
- Annual company bonus.
- Full training provided.
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
- Full-time, ongoing opportunity within a global metals organisation.
- Excellent work-life balance with a 4 on, 6 off shift pattern.
- Operate and monitor process plant and production equipment.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and product quality.
- Carry out basic maintenance and equipment checks.
- Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
- Operate FLT and other plant machinery where required.
- Respond to operational issues using initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Work collaboratively to ensure production targets are achieved.
- Provide flexibility to cover overtime and call-outs when required.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, process or industrial environment.
- Experience working with powdered metals is desirable.
- Good understanding of Safe Systems of Work.
- Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to maintaining excellent health and safety standards.
- Organised, reliable and detail-oriented.
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment.
- Experience with 5S or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.
- FLT licence or previous forklift experience is advantageous.
If you're an experienced Process Technician, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Process Operator, Production Operative or Industrial Operative looking for a long-term opportunity in Swansea, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.
Reference: BBBH24771_1787215664 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 18 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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