Brazing Operative
Acorn · Barnstaple, Devon
Brazing Operative at Acorn, based in Barnstaple, Devon. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Barnstaple, Devon
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 26 Sep 2026
Reference a1WNz00000529FeMAI_1789744694
About the role
Brazing Operative | Welder | Welding Operative
Manufacturing | Monday-Friday | Early & Rotating Shifts
IntroductionWe are recruiting a Brazing Operative to join an established manufacturing team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with brazing or metal joining experience. Welding experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer5% premium for early shifts and 25% for rotating shifts.
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
Company pension contributions.
Overtime available at enhanced rates.
Free on-site gym.
Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
Death in service benefit.
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday.
Employee discounts and other voluntary benefits.
Early Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm.
Rotating Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm, rotating to Monday to Thursday, 2pm-midnight.
Key DutiesPrepare, clean, fit and align components for brazing.
Operate brazing equipment, torches and hand tools safely.
Select appropriate filler metals, fluxes and heating techniques.
Inspect finished joints to ensure quality standards are met.
Read and follow technical drawings, work instructions and specifications.
Carry out basic rework and finishing processes, including blasting and polishing.
Maintain a clean and safe working area.
Report defects or equipment issues and support continuous improvement.
Work with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams to meet production targets.
Previous brazing or metal joining experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Ability to read technical drawings and work instructions.
Experience using hand tools, torches and production equipment.
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Welding experience or willingness to learn is desirable.
If you're an experienced Brazing Operative, Brazing Technician, Welder or Welding Operative looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing or engineering, apply online today with your up-to-date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Reference: a1WNz00000529FeMAI_1789744694 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 26 Sep 2026 · Listed via Acorn
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