Production Operative – Rotating Shifts in Barnstaple

About the role

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Production Operatives for a busy manufacturing company in Barnstaple, North Devon. The role involves producing and packing products, completing documentation and supporting smooth manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a production team to ensure all delivery priorities are achieved within deadlines.
• Produce and pack a complete range of products in line with Quality Control, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Complete all production documentation to a high standard through to sign‑off.
• Clean, maintain and prepare your own work area and equipment.
• Replenish stock and supplies to support the smooth running of manufacturing operations.
• Support other production areas as required.

Required profile

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Analytical and methodical approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work confidently with technical and numerical information.
• Good IT skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Proactive, professional, reliable and respectful approach to work.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical engineering skills, experience or aptitude.
• Good level of general health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work in an enclosed, indoor manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• IT skills
• Mechanical engineering skills

What we offer

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Rotating morning and afternoon shifts.
• Morning shifts from 6am‑2pm, Monday to Thursday, and 6am‑12pm on Friday.
• Afternoon shifts from 2pm‑10pm, Monday to Thursday, and 12pm‑6pm on Friday.