Manufacturing/ Packaging Machine Operator


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£15.46 - £42.32
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Magor, NP26 3RA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company

Magor | Temporary Long-Term | 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | £15.46-£42.32 per hour

Introduction

Acorn 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 pay rates, and overtime opportunities within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Duties

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.

Requirements

English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.

Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.

Previous packaging or engineering experience advantageous.

Ability to work effectively within a team and follow agreed processes.

Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.

Shift Pattern & Pay

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.

What We Offer

Temporary long-term opportunity.

Competitive and progressive pay structure.

Structured shift pattern.

Opportunity to work with a leading global brewing company.

Interested?

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.

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