Operator Technicians

Acorn · Pencoed, Bridgend

Operator Technicians at Acorn, based in Pencoed, Bridgend, paying £18.17 per hour. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£18.17 per hour
Location
Pencoed, Bridgend
Contract
Temporary
Posted
18 hours ago
Closes
7 Oct 2026
Sector
Quality Control

8% below the typical rate for quality control

Reference a1WNz000003lG61MAE_1788860702

About the role

Operator Technician | Production Technician | Laboratory Technician | Manufacturing Technician

Pencoed | £18.17 per hour | Shift Work | Temporary to Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Operator Technicians to join a client's site in Pencoed. This role is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, requiring technical ability and strong awareness of safety procedures.

What We Offer
  • £18.17 per hour.

  • Temporary role with potential for permanency.

  • Supportive team environment.

  • Career development opportunities.

  • Access to the Acorn Rewards App.

  • Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Duties
  • Work as part of the operations team to carry out routine manufacturing and quality control of immunodiagnostic products.

  • Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations in strict accordance with procedures.

  • Perform standard production duties, including set-up, set-down, running production lines, and completing Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).

  • Clean equipment in line with GMP, GLP, or other written procedures.

  • Carry out raw material testing, analysing and documenting data.

  • Formulate solutions for use in reagent dispensing, BioVue dispensing, and well coating.

  • Conduct routine testing and quality control checks, interpret results, and recommend appropriate actions.

Requirements
  • Strong production line or laboratory experience.

  • Laboratory experience preferred but not essential.

  • Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.

  • Relevant academic or vocational qualifications desirable.

  • Willingness to learn and develop.

  • Reliable, conscientious, and self-motivated.

  • Structured approach with a strong work ethic.

  • Able to work independently and within a team.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Flexibility to work shifts and overtime.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Operator Technician, Production Technician, Laboratory Technician or Manufacturing Technician looking for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity in Pencoed, apply today with your CV, or contact Ceri Roblin at Acorn by Synergie's Head Office in Newport for more details.

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

Reference: a1WNz000003lG61MAE_1788860702 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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