Quality Control Operator
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Quality Control Operator to join our Factory in Steeton (West Yorkshire, UK).
The purpose of the role is to ensure all parts of the stairlift meet the quality standards set down by the Quality Control Manager.
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 2.00pm - 10.30pm
Benefits of working at Acorn:
- Induction and training programme
- Investors in People award
- Healthcare and pension provisions
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, and Skipton
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company Events
- On site Canteen (Subsidised food)
- Gym Membership discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
- Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
- Unity Working together as one team
- Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
- Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
- Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
Acorn Achievers:
We run a monthly incentive scheme to recognize employees that go over and above their job duties by rewarding them with a first prize of £100 vouchers and two runner ups of £50 vouchers each.
Recommend a friend scheme:
Do you want to recommend us a friend to work with us? Do it and you can earn up to £100 if your friend is finally offered a position to join Acorn!
Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.
All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.
Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Ideal Candidate
- Must have experience working in a quality manufacturing background
- a FLT Licence is advantageous
- Must be conscientious and thorough person with a proven track record
- Be a team player
- Be able to work to an extremely high quality standard
- Experience working from drawings
- Experience with the use of Jigs
Key Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the quality of each element of the product upon inspection e.g. bends, carriages, chemical checks
- To carry out measurements with precision tools, working to small tolerances
- Measuring and recording of incoming parts from suppliers and outgoing products
- Be able to complete accurate work sheets, regular audits, and reports
- Be responsible for communicating important information with regards to the quality at all levels, clearly and getting the relevant information across
- Compile and record information/data using quality control check sheets, and communicating quickly any out of control processes
Salary Package
Salary: £12.45 per hour + Shift bonus
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Production and Warehousing Department
Our production teams take pride in manufacturing our product to the highest possible standards using innovative manufacturing methods and managing the packaging and distribution of our product to customers globally. Roles within production include administration, production, warehousing, quality and inventory control and engineering. Positions range from operative to management levels, providing opportunities for individual progression.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
