QA Operator
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.75 to £14.08 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3FR |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | a1W8d000001Yw8OEAS_1756482419 |
Summary
QA Operator
St Austell | £13.01 - £14.37 per hour | 4-on-4-off Rotating Shifts | Temporary to Permanent OpportunityAcorn by Synergie is recruiting for QA Operators on behalf of a modern, forward-thinking manufacturer based in St Austell. This role offers an immediate start, full training, and the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.
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.
- 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).
- £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.
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.
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