Production Operatives - Night Shift

Acorn by Synergie
Devon, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Temporary
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Posted
24 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

2 paid breaks every 3 hours (20 and 30 minutes) Pay grading system with scope for future increases Excellent career prospects through internal promotions and vacancies Access to a subsidised restaurant Free parking and easy access via public transport

Production Operatives - Night Shift Pattern

Ilfracombe, North Devon | £17.56 per hour (£13.20 plus shift allowance) | Full time | Monday-Friday | Temporary-Ongoing

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for Production Operatives in Ilfracombe, North Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a passionate, industrial global leader in Life Sciences in the North Devon area. If you want to work for a company where you can learn and grow to your full potential, and help to make a difference to the lives of others, keep reading.

Key Duties:

Manufacture filters using operating machinery and hand assembly of medical devices.

Assist in the full life cycle and production of medical-grade filtration devices.

Carry out both visual and manual quality checks of all medical devices produced to ensure fit for purpose.

Complete audited pharmaceutical paperwork accurately (approximately 50% of the role).

Box and package products.

Always adhere to clean room procedures.

Requirements:

Outstanding attention to detail, a common-sense approach and great interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and support the team to achieve targets.

Excellent standard of written and spoken communication.

High levels of dexterity.

Ability to stand for full shift minus 2 x paid breaks.

No prior experience required.

What We Offer:

Industry-leading rates of pay in North Devon.

2 paid breaks every 3 hours (20 and 30 minutes).

Pay grading system with scope for future increases.

Excellent career prospects through internal promotions and vacancies.

Access to a subsidised restaurant.

Free parking and easy access via public transport.

Shift pattern (8-hour night shift):

Morning shift: Monday-Thursday 11.45pm-7.45am, Friday 9.45pm-4.45am.

Interested?

Apply now! Contact Acorn by Synergie Barnstaple Branch to find out more.

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