Production Operatives

Acorn · Ilfracombe, Devon

Production Operatives at Acorn, based in Ilfracombe, Devon, paying £13.20 - £17.56 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£13.20 - £17.56 per hour
Location
Ilfracombe, Devon
Contract
Temporary
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
26 Sep 2026
Sector
Production Operative

12% below the typical rate for production operative

Reference a1W8d000001Z1enEAC_1789118410

About the role

Production Operative | Production Operatives | Manufacturing Operative | Medical Device Production Operative

Ilfracombe, North Devon | £17.56 per hour (£13.20 + Shift Allowance) | Monday-Friday | Full-Time | Temporary-Ongoing | Night Shift

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.

What We Offer
  • Industry-leading rates of pay in North Devon.

  • £17.56 per hour (£13.20 plus shift allowance).

  • 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.

  • 8-hour night shift pattern.

  • Monday-Thursday, 11:45pm-7:45am.

  • Friday, 9:45pm-4:45am.

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 visual and manual quality checks of all medical devices produced to ensure they are 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 the full shift, minus 2 paid breaks.

  • No prior experience required.

Interested?

If you're looking for a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative or Medical Device Production Operative opportunity in Ilfracombe, North Devon, apply now. Contact the Acorn by Synergie Barnstaple Branch to find out more.

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

Reference: a1W8d000001Z1enEAC_1789118410 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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