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Posted 30 July, 2026

Manufacturing/ Packaging Machine Operator

Acorn by Synergie
Caldicot, WLS, GB Full Time

Job Description

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company\n

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

Introduction\n

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\n
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  • Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.
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  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail.
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  • Comply with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
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  • Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
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  • Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards.
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  • Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery.
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  • Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and Short Interval Control (SIC).
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  • Attend training to develop new skills and perform packaging-related tasks as directed.
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  • Participate in team meetings and briefings.
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  • Ensure internal customer requirements are consistently met.
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Requirements\n
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  • English and Mathematics Standard Grades or equivalent.
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  • Packaging or engineering qualification preferred.
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  • Previous packaging or engineering experience advantageous.
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  • Ability to work effectively within a team and follow agreed processes.
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  • Willingness to learn and undertake upskilling as required.
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Shift Pattern & Pay\n
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    4 on, 4 off rotation: 2 days (7am - 7pm), 2 nights (7pm - 7am), followed by 4 days off.

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Hourly Rates:

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  • £15.46 per hour (first 12 weeks).
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  • £19.04 per hour (week 13 onwards).
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  • £21.16 per hour (week 39 onwards).
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Overtime Rates:

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  • £31.74 per hour for hours over 48 between 7am Monday and 7pm Friday.
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  • £42.32 per hour for hours over 48 between 7pm Friday and 7am Monday.
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What We Offer\n
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  • Temporary long-term opportunity.
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  • Competitive and progressive pay structure.
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  • Structured shift pattern.
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  • Opportunity to work with a leading global brewing company.
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Interested?\n

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact your local Acorn by Synergie branch for further information.

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Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.