Technician – Night Shift (Mid-Cornwall)

About the role

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a skilled Technician for a night‑shift role at a manufacturing site in Mid‑Cornwall. The position offers a £24.66 hourly rate on a 4‑on/4‑off schedule (6 pm‑6 am) and the chance to develop within a high‑volume production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform fault‑finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Support production and engineering teams with technical issues.
• Work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Uphold safety and quality standards at all times.

Required profile

• Experience maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience supporting or training production/engineering teams.
• PLC or vision systems experience is advantageous (not essential).

Required skills

• Mechanical systems maintenance
• Pneumatic systems maintenance
• Electrical systems maintenance
• Fault‑finding
• Troubleshooting
• PLC (programmable logic controller) basics

What we offer

• £24.66 per hour night‑shift rate
• 4‑on/4‑off shift pattern (6 pm‑6 am)
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Friendly and supportive working environment