QA Operator

QA Operator | Quality Assurance Operator | Quality Control Operative St Austell | £13.90 per hour (Days) | £14.59 per hour (Nights) | Rotating 4 on, 4 off Shift Pattern | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start…

Pay rate £13.90 – £14.59/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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QA Operator | Quality Assurance Operator | Quality Control Operative

St Austell | £13.90 per hour (Days) | £14.59 per hour (Nights) | Rotating 4 on, 4 off Shift Pattern | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting QA Operators, Quality Assurance Operators, and Quality Control Operatives for a modern, forward-thinking manufacturer in St Austell.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with manufacturing or production experience to join a well-established business offering full training, an immediate start, and the potential to secure a permanent position.

What We Offer

£13.90 per hour for day shifts.

£14.59 per hour for night shifts.

Temporary to permanent opportunity.

Immediate start available.

Full training with opportunities for career development.

Supportive and friendly working environment.

Access to the Acorn Rewards Scheme, with discounts and cashback at major retailers.

Free access to a wellbeing support platform.

Key Duties

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 Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs).

Report and record Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.

Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.

Support packaging, labelling, and the operation of production machinery.

Respond to machine alarms and take corrective action to maintain production flow.

Ensure all work complies with company procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.

Complete effective shift handovers and escalate issues where required.

Requirements

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 of 4 days (7am-7pm), 4 days off, 4 nights (7pm-7am), 4 days off.

Interested?

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to secure your opportunity as a QA Operator, Quality Assurance Operator, or Quality Control Operative in St Austell, or contact the Acorn by Synergie St Austell branch for more information.

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