QA Operator - Immediate Start, Training, 4-on/4-off Shift

Acorn Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is partnering with a modern manufacturer in St Austell to recruit QA Operators, Quality Assurance Operators and Quality Control Operatives. This temporary-to-permanent role offers immediate start and full training in a supportive environment.

Key duties include quality inspections, batch documentation, IPC sampling, HS&E incident reporting, 5S housekeeping, and assisting production machinery while following cGMP guidelines. Rotating 4 on, 4 off shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP or similar.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Computer literate with a proactive and reliable approach.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern: 4 days (7am-7pm), 4 days off, 4 nights (7pm-7am).

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections of manufactured products in line with quality standards.
• Complete batch documentation accurately and on time.
• Take and inspect in-process control (IPC) samples in accordance with specifications and SOIs.
• Report and record HS&E incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
• Support packaging, labelling, and operation of production machinery.
• Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action to maintain production flow.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and current GMP guidelines.
• Complete effective shift handovers and escalate issues as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

ERP SAP

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Acorn Recruitment is partnering with a modern manufacturer in St Austell to recruit QA Operators, Quality Assurance Operators and Quality Control Operatives. This temporary-to-permanent role offers immediate start and full training in a supportive environment.

Key duties include quality inspections, batch documentation, IPC sampling, HS&E incident reporting, 5S housekeeping, and assisting production machinery while following cGMP guidelines. Rotating 4 on, 4 off shifts apply.