Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company

Caldicot | 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.