Total 11 job vacancies by Acorn Recruitment

Role: Manufacturing Facilities Manager

Location: Barnstaple

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months

Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week

Salary: £37,145 - Pro rata

Acorn by Synergie are recruiting for a Manufacturing Facilities Manager on a part time basis to join a busy team based in Barnstaple.

As the Manufacturing Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient operation, and maintenance, of the company's manufacturing facility, as well as the health and safety of all persons on site.

This includes ensuring that the building, equipment, and production environment meet operational, health & safety, and environmental standards

Job Duties:

• Ensure that facility maintenance is carried out to a high standard, including HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and building structure.
• Plan and oversee repairs and upgrades to manufacturing equipment and infrastructure, in collaboration with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure safety compliance.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and minimise equipment downtime.
• Manage contractors and service providers for specialised repairs, coordinating with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure all third-party work meets safety standards.
• Introduce and oversee energy-saving initiatives to reduce costs.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure facilities align with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Take ownership of operational aspects of safety, including maintaining physical safety infrastructure (e.g., fire exits, alarms, and emergency lighting) and ensuring they are functional and compliant.
• Oversee the maintenance, efficiency, and availability of manufacturing equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Coordinate with the Health and Safety Officer to ensure machinery adheres to safety standards, including emergency stops, guarding, and dust extraction.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing facilities management role with a strong focus on operational efficiency, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• Experience in ensuring and documenting regulatory compliance, particularly in collaboration with health and safety teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma and ideally an IWFM level 4 qualification, preferably gained or being pursued in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience managing HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, with an understanding of the safety aspects associated with each system.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external contractors.

For more information, please give the team a call on 01271 343222 or apply online today!

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Heavy Plant Field Technician

Working Hours:

• 42.5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule, working 8 hours per day between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Paid breaks

Salary

• Salary: £30,940 - £35,360 (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate

Job Overview:

This role offers a 50/50 split between workshop and field work across Devon and Somerset. You will be provided with a fully equipped van for daily travel to and from work, with occasional assignments at other depots.

Working within a small team, your responsibilities will include servicing and repairing heavy construction plant machinery, diagnosing faults, and performing inspections on equipment when it arrives and leaves the workshop. You'll utilise a variety of hand and power tools to carry out your tasks.

Requirements:

• Experience in heavy plant engineering (mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical)
• Full UK driving licence

If you have the required experience and are looking for a flexible, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

Location: Ilfracombe, North Devon

Salary: Competitive + night shift premium

Job Type: Temporary, approx. 12 months

About the role:

Acorn by Synergie is currently looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their clients skilled team in Ilfracombe. This is a night shift position, with the primary focus on ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of industrial equipment in the manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections to identify potential issues and prevent breakdowns
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical problems
• Replace faulty parts and components
• Work closely with the production team to ensure minimal disruption to production schedules
• Comply with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Keep accurate maintenance records
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer on industrial equipment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications
• Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and machinery
• Experience in conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Working Hours:

This is a night shift position, working 8-hour shifts 23.45pm - 0745am Tuesday-Saturday, with occasional overtime required.

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Heavy Plant Field Technician

Working Hours:

• 42.5 hours per week
• Flexible schedule, working 8 hours per day between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Paid breaks

Salary

• Salary: £30,940 - £35,360 (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate

Job Overview:

This role offers a 50/50 split between workshop and field work across Devon and Somerset. You will be provided with a fully equipped van for daily travel to and from work, with occasional assignments at other depots.

Working within a small team, your responsibilities will include servicing and repairing heavy construction plant machinery, diagnosing faults, and performing inspections on equipment when it arrives and leaves the workshop. You'll utilize a variety of hand and power tools to carry out your tasks.

Requirements:

• Experience in heavy plant engineering (mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical)
• Full UK driving licence

If you have the required experience and are looking for a flexible, hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Service & Repair Technician - Exeter - Permanent £30,000 - £40,000 per annum - Dependent on experience

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Service and Repair Technician for our client based at their Exeter depot.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours a week

Monday - Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm

Job Role:

To service and repair the full range of Professional and Home & Garden cleaning equipment in a workshop environment, as well as perform onsite customer repairs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and repair the full range of Professional cleaning equipment in both workshop and field environments.
• Record all work performed, complete relevant service reports, and liaise with customers and internal office staff.
• Promote and sell maintenance contracts and other accessories.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle in a satisfactory and safe condition at all times.
• Control inventory of van spares.
• Uphold and promote the brand at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by management to meet business requirements.
• Attend training, meetings, and company events.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Preferably qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Preferable knowledge of the service and cleaning industries.
• Experience in a workshop engineering role and/or working with cleaning equipment.
• IT literate.
• Ability to find, diagnose, and resolve technical problems.
• Good communication skills, both internally and externally with customers.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willingness to travel.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Service & Repair Technician - Exeter - Permanent £30,000-£40,000 - Depedendent on experience

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Service and Repair Technician for our client based at their Exeter depot.

Job Role:

To service and repair the full range of Professional and Home & Garden cleaning equipment in a workshop environment, as well as perform onsite customer repairs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and repair the full range of Professional cleaning equipment in both workshop and field environments.
• Record all work performed, complete relevant service reports, and liaise with customers and internal office staff.
• Promote and sell maintenance contracts and other accessories.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle in a satisfactory and safe condition at all times.
• Control inventory of van spares.
• Uphold and promote the brand at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by management to meet business requirements.
• Attend training, meetings, and company events.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 GCSEs at Grade C or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Preferably qualified in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Preferable knowledge of the service and cleaning industries.
• Experience in a workshop engineering role and/or working with cleaning equipment.
• IT literate.
• Ability to find, diagnose, and resolve technical problems.
• Good communication skills, both internally and externally with customers.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willingness to travel.

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We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Smart Repairer / Painter to work in Plymouth whereby you will be repairing and painting vehicles for a reputable company specialising in alloy wheel repair, refurbishment & diamond cutting. The successful applicant will be lucky enough to be working with state of the art, manufacturer approved equipment.

Our client prides themselves upon providing exceptional work on repairing alloy wheels and smart body repairs for members of the public and car dealerships across Plymouth and surrounding areas. They repair diamond cut alloy wheels, wet finish and powder-coating, plus smart repairs on vehicles.

This role requires car body work only no wheel repairs.

Role:

Must be pro-active be able to work as a team and use your own initiative.

Prep vehicles ready for painting.

Spray vehicles once prepped to a high standard.

Mixing paints with knowledge of paint mixing facility.

Uniform will be provided.

Must have experience also with mixing paints and an understanding of the chemical process.

Very competitive salary

Additional pay:

* Performance bonus

Benefits:

* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking

Job Type:

Full-time

Working hours:

Monday- Friday 8am -4:30pm must be flexible.

Experience:

Painting: Experience preferred

Please apply directly to the advert or call Sarah for more information

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing background? Would you like to work for an inclusive, technological, diverse and innovative manufacturing business with state of the art finishing equipment?

The role entails ensuring customer demands (both internal and external) are met, quality standards are upheld, and labour efficiencies are maximised within a safe working environment. As a key member of the Engineering Team, the successful candidate will actively engage in daily machine maintenance whilst promoting continuous improvement in collaboration with the Engineering Department, Production Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Procurement.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks
* Respond to and promptly close out repair tickets.
* Perform efficient maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
* Maintain machinery and equipment to the highest standards.
* Replace and reorder parts used from stock to ensure uptime.
* Adhere to Health and Safety protocols, including housekeeping and working practices.
* Prioritise the repair of critical equipment based on production needs and maintain effective communication.
* Minimise downtime and maximise machine run rates through efficient use of machinery.
* Keep accurate maintenance and repair records.
* Recommend and implement continuous improvement measures.
* Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety Policies.
* Collaborate with Production to ensure overall business success.
* Encourage collaborative practices within the Harrier framework.
* Support the Engineering team in the Prague facility to ensure smooth site operations.

Skills & Qualifications
Education:
* GCSEs (A-C) in Maths, English, and Science, or equivalent (Essential)
* Higher Level Education or comparable experience (Essential)
* Health & Safety qualification (Desirable)
* City & Guilds Level 2 (Desirable)
* 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Desirable)
* HNC/ONC (Desirable)

Key Skills:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel (Essential)
* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools (Essential)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
* Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and best practices (Essential)
* Analytical approach to understanding data (Essential)
* Strong knowledge of production processes (Essential)
* Proficient in electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding (Essential)
* Knowledge of AutoCAD (Desirable)
* Experience with IOSH and risk assessment evaluations (Desirable)
* Familiarity with digital photographic equipment (Desirable)

Behavioural Traits:
* Drive company culture through personal best practices (Essential)
* Embody the core values of Harrier (Essential)
* Show respect and concern for others (Essential)
* Promote open and collaborative working methods (Essential)
* Maintain a "can do" attitude in overcoming challenges (Essential)
* Demonstrate flexibility (Essential)

Health and Safety:
* Protect the health, safety, and well-being of all team members by setting a personal example (Essential)
* Cultivate a culture of safe working and risk awareness within the team (Essential)
* Escalate unresolved safety issues (Essential)
* Engage in risk assessments of line processes and tasks, and implement mitigation plans (Essential)
* Maintain Visual Safety Management boards in production areas (Essential)

Culture and Core Values

All employees are committed to upholding our core values, fostering an open, honest, and quality-driven culture that colleagues can be proud of and that customers can rely on. Our core values include:
* Quality
* Excellence
* Integrity
* Respect
* Responsibility
* Teamwork

What we can offer you:
* Salary: £16.65 per hour
* Great package - pay, bonus and pension
* 33 days' holiday
* Personal development
* Recognition and reward
* Health Cash Plan
* Permanent Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* On-site parking and great public transport links
* Reward schemes
* Mindful Employer and Mental Health First Aiders
* A culture that promotes a happy healthy workforce

Working Hours:
8.5 hour days (Mon to Fri) then after a couple of months your normal shift pattern will be working 10 hour shifts 4 days per week, which will mainly be Sundays to Thursdays.
Competitive salary

Please apply directly for more information

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Quality Technician - Plymouth

Lates - up to £30,278 per annum plus 25% shift allowance plus circa 10% monthly bonus and overtime

Do you have what it takes to ensure quality at its finest? Are you an experienced Quality Technician with a passion for problem solving? Are you awesome at building strong relationships with colleagues?

If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Acorn by Synergie is looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join their client's team at a busy manufacturing plant in Plymouth.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of products, driving continuous improvement and managing customer complaints. A quality-focused individual, your daily and weekly audits of production will ensure all standards are met. You'll also be carrying out measuring capabilities, making suggestions for improvement and ensuring relevant corrective action is taken.

You'll be leading the quality training program, managing purchase requisitions and ensuring internal complaints are resolved. No two days will be alike in this diverse role.

Benefits package:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Recognition and reward program
• On site parking

If this sounds like you, please email your CV!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Maintenance Engineer Robotics - Plymouth
Up to £17.21 per hour DOE plus shift allowance!
Rotating Shifts 7am-3pm/3pm-11pm/1pm-7am

Are you a problem solver with experience in fault diagnosis and hydraulic & pneumatic systems? We have just the job for you!

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer with excellent problem-solving skills to join our team in Plymouth. You will be responsible for working on our robotic machinery and ensuring it is maintained to the highest standard. The machines play an important role in helping us reduce breakdowns and improve quality for our clients.

We're seeking someone with prior experience in maintaining robotic machinery, but if you don't have industry experience, don't worry - our in-house training programme will teach you all the necessary skills.

As part of the role, you'll be responsible for fault detection and diagnosis on the production line, as well as provide technical advice on hydraulic & pneumatic systems. You'll also have to complete monthly reviews and check maintenance activities as well as analyse downtime faults and identify areas of improvement.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

* Previous experience in fault detection, diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical systems;
* Knowledge of hydraulics & pneumatics knowledge;
* The ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure;
* Ability to use hand and power tools and assembly components;
* Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits on offer:

* Company Pension
* 25 days holiday plus B/H's
* Discounted or free food
* Free Flu Jabs
* Free Parking
* Life Assurance
* Relocation Assistance
* Store Discounts

If you're an experienced maintenance engineer with a knack for problem solving and you like the sound of this job, we would love to hear from you.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and become part of our growing family. We look forward to hearing from you!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Quality Technician - Plymouth

2-10pm or night shift available!

Do you have what it takes to ensure quality at its finest? Are you an experienced Quality Technician with a passion for problem solving? Are you awesome at building strong relationships with colleagues?

If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We're looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join our clients team at a busy manufacturing plant in Plymouth.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of our products, driving continuous improvement and managing customer complaints. A quality-focused individual, your daily and weekly audits of production will ensure all standards are met. You'll also be carrying out measuring capabilities, making suggestions for improvement and ensuring relevant corrective action is taken.

You'll be leading our quality training program, managing purchase requisitions and ensuring internal complaints are resolved. No two days will be alike in this diverse role.


* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including a bonus scheme!
* £27,000
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Health Scheme
* Subsidised canteen
* Recognition and reward program
* On site parking


If this sounds like you, please email your CV!
We look forward to hearing from you!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme