Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator
Acorn · Caldicot, Monmouthshire
Manufacturing Packaging Machine Operator at Acorn, based in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, paying £15.46 - £42.32 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £15.46 - £42.32 per hour
- Location
- Caldicot, Monmouthshire
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 16 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Machine Operator
About 62% above the going rate for machine operator
Reference a1W8d000001YrMtEAK_1787055468
About the role
Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company
Magor | £15.46-£42.32 per hour | Temporary Long-Term | 4 on 4 off | 2 Days, 2 Nights
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting Manufacturing Machine Operators to join a global brewing company in Caldicot.
This is a temporary long-term opportunity offering a structured shift pattern, competitive and progressive pay rates, and overtime opportunities within a fast-paced production environment.
What We Offer- £15.46 per hour for the first 12 weeks.
- £19.04 per hour from week 13 onwards.
- £21.16 per hour from week 39 onwards.
- Overtime rates of £31.74-£42.32 per hour.
- 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.
- Long-term temporary opportunity.
- Structured shift pattern.
- Opportunity to work with a leading global brewing company.
- Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing and cost requirements.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
- Comply with statutory, health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
- Maintain housekeeping, cleaning and 5S standards.
- Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery.
- Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and Short Interval Control (SIC).
- Attend training to develop new skills and perform packaging-related tasks as directed.
- Participate in team meetings and briefings.
- Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.
- English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
- Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.
- Previous packaging or engineering experience is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and follow agreed processes.
- Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.
4 on, 4 off rotation:
- 2 days: 7am-7pm.
- 2 nights: 7pm-7am.
- Followed by 4 days off.
Hourly Rates:
- £15.46 per hour - first 12 weeks.
- £19.04 per hour - week 13 onwards.
- £21.16 per hour - week 39 onwards.
Overtime Rates:
- £31.74 per hour for hours over 48 between 7am Monday and 7pm Friday.
- £42.32 per hour for hours over 48 between 7pm Friday and 7am Monday.
If you're interested in a long-term Manufacturing Machine Operator opportunity in Magor, apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact your local Acorn by Synergie branch for further information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Reference: a1W8d000001YrMtEAK_1787055468 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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