About us
For over 30 years, Surgical Innovations has been proud to design, develop, and manufacture high-quality, precision-engineered instruments for minimally invasive surgery. As a leading UK medical device manufacturer in our field, we are driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to advancing healthcare.
Our success is built on our people. With over 100 employees based at our head office in Leeds, we foster a collaborative and dynamic workplace where inclusive, respectful relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating a purposeful culture that supports individual development, growth, and long-term success.
As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining talented individuals, we offer competitive benefits packages alongside continuous training and development opportunities—ensuring our people thrive as we grow.
If you’re looking to be part of an organisation at the forefront of delivering sustainable and innovative healthcare solutions, we would love to hear from you.
About the Position
We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production Operative to join our Manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in assembling, inspecting and packaging high-quality medical devices while ensuring products meet our exacting quality standards.
Depending on business requirements, you may work across different production areas, including controlled manufacturing environments, so flexibility and a strong attention to detail are essential.
Responsibilities
- Assemble products and components in line with approved procedures and work instructions.
- Inspect completed products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Label, package and prepare products for dispatch, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and maintained in line with company procedures.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and safety, following Health & Safety legislation, company SOPs and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
- Operate production equipment safely and efficiently, carrying out routine checks where required.
- Identify and report any quality, equipment or process issues promptly to a Manufacturing Supervisor.
- Contribute ideas to improve processes, increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support the training and development of new and existing team members where appropriate.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the Manufacturing team.r.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work effectively under pressure
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
- Can follow written procedures and work accurately to established standards.
- Is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and adapting to different production areas.
- Works well as part of a team but can also use their own initiative.
- Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.
What we offer
- A 9-day fortnight working pattern, including an early finish or day off on alternate Fridays
- 25 days’ holiday
- Overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Health cash plan
- And a range of additional benefits
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
