Production Technician
Acorn · Newton Abbot, Devon
Production Technician at Acorn, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, paying £12.71 - £39.00 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £12.71 - £39.00 per hour
- Location
- Newton Abbot, Devon
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Production Operative
About 53% above the going rate for production operative
Reference a1W8d000001YwOnEAK_1788862164
About the role
Production Technician | Manufacturing Operative | Assembly Operative | Engineering Operative
Newton Abbot (Heathfield) | £12.71 per hour | Monday-Friday | 39 Hours per Week | Temporary to Permanent
IntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Newton Abbot for a Production Technician.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Technician, Manufacturing Operative, Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Engineering Operative, Factory Operative or Mechanical Assembler to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
This Production Technician role offers full training, career development, and the opportunity to become multi-skilled across a variety of engineering and manufacturing processes. If you're looking for a long-term manufacturing job in Newton Abbot with genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer£12.71 per hour.
Temporary to permanent opportunity.
Monday to Thursday, 7am-4pm.
Friday, 7am-12pm.
39-hour working week.
Weekly pay.
Full training and ongoing development.
Supportive team environment.
On-site parking.
Staff canteen with free tea and coffee, microwave facilities and fridge.
Manufacture specialist engineered components and systems.
Carry out production, manufacturing and assembly duties to a high standard.
Braze and solder a variety of metal components.
Form, bend and shape metal tubing.
Complete wet spray painting of engineered components.
Carry out silicone moulding and coating processes.
Assemble components using engineering drawings and work instructions.
Pack and prepare finished products for dispatch.
Carry out quality inspections while supporting ISO quality standards.
Work across multiple production and manufacturing areas to achieve production targets.
Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, factory or assembly environment is advantageous, although full training will be provided.
Experience with brazing or soldering is beneficial.
Experience with pipe or tube bending is desirable.
Experience with wet spray painting is advantageous.
Experience using hand tools and measuring equipment.
Ability to read engineering drawings is beneficial.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems is advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Good problem-solving skills and excellent timekeeping.
Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
Flexible, reliable and committed to producing high-quality work.
Apply today for this Production Technician job in Newton Abbot. We welcome applications from Production Technicians, Manufacturing Operatives, Production Operatives, Assembly Operatives, Engineering Operatives, Factory Operatives, Mechanical Assemblers and Manufacturing Technicians looking for their next opportunity within engineering and manufacturing.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Reference: a1W8d000001YwOnEAK_1788862164 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 30 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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