QA Operator

Acorn Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in St. Austell is seeking a QA Operator for a temporary role with potential for permanence. The candidate will be responsible for conducting quality inspections, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards. A supportive environment with comprehensive training is offered. Pay ranges from £13.01 to £14.37 per hour based on shifts. This position requires a proactive attitude and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Benefits

£13.01 per hour (Days), £13.65 per hour (Nights)

Training provided with skill development opportunities

Access to a worker rewards scheme

Free well-being support platform access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of all manufactured items.
• Ensure timely completion of batch documentation.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Job description

QA Operator

St Austell | £13.01 - £14.37 per hour | 4-on-4-off Rotating Shifts | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out quality inspection of all manufactured items in line with set quality standards.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of batch documentation.
• Taking and inspecting in-process control (IPC) samples as per specifications and standard operating instructions (SOIs).
• Reporting and recording all Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Maintaining excellent levels of housekeeping in line with 5S principles.
• Supporting with packaging, labelling and general operation of production machinery.
• Responding to machine alarms and taking corrective action to maintain production flow.
• Ensuring all work complies with company policies, procedures, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
• Conducting effective shift handovers and escalating issues to relevant departments as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• Computer literate with a proactive and reliable work ethic.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (4 Days 7am-7pm, 4 Days Off, 4 Nights 7pm-7am).

What's on Offer

• £13.01 per hour (Days), £13.65 per hour (Nights) - rising to £13.69 (Days) and £14.37 (Nights) upon completion of training.
• Temporary role with the potential to become permanent.
• Full training provided with opportunities to develop skills and grow within the business.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Access to Acorn's worker rewards scheme - offering discounts and cashback at major retailers.
• Free access to a well-being support platform.

Apply Now!

Interested in this QA Operator role? Contact the Acorn by Synergie St Austell branch today for more information or click to apply.

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