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 are currently seeking a Packing Operative to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent role upon completion.
This position plays a key role in preparing finished goods for warehouse storage and dispatch, ensuring all packaging and labelling processes are completed accurately and efficiently to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
- Examine and inspect completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Print all required labels, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and appropriately stored and logged.
- Assemble, label, and package the organisation’s products.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety legislation and company SOPs and work instructions, in accordance with the QMS.
- Suggest and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
- Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching to existing team members.
- Perform related duties as required by operational needs.
- Report any problems or issues promptly to a Manufacturing Supervisor.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work effectively under pressure
- Good organisational and time management skills
- The ability to plan, schedule, and complete tasks to meet deadlines
- A proactive approach, with confidence to work independently and take initiative
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
Contract length: 6 months
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
