Manufacturing Assistants/Associates - Nights

Colonial Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free canteen for meals

Excellent pension – 6% to 9.7% after 1

Life assurance – 6x basic salary

Private medical insurance

Free annual eye tests and flu vaccines

Employee referral bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

Corin Group in Cirencester is expanding its Manufacturing team and seeks Manufacturing Assistants/Associates to join the shift-based operations. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machinery to assemble and deburr orthopaedic implants, with close collaboration to Quality and Engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn manual manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• A good standard of general secondary education ideally Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent
• Accountable, quick learner, approachable and demonstrates strong collaboration skills
• Basic knowledge of reading technical or engineering drawings would be advantageous
• A strong eye for detail and / or previous experience of using measuring equipment
• Good dexterity - desire to learn manual manufacturing processes and techniques

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, inspect, load, check and deburr orthopaedic implants using various tools and CNC machines.
• Operate and support processes including assembly, laser marking, shot‑blasting, the rumble, in‑process cleaning and intermediate cleaning operations.
• Work as part of the Manufacturing shift team, collaborating closely with Quality and Engineering.
• Liaise with alternate shifts during handovers to ensure smooth machine operation and optimised production flow.

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Job description

Corin Group is a global orthopaedics innovation business, which is head quartered in Cirencester, Gloucestershire! Across 7 units in Love Lane, we manufacture knee and hip implants that are then shipped around the world to provide patients the best possible outcomes! With over 500 employees, we are focused on precision, quality, and customer demand to ensure that we are producing a high quality product at all times.

Due to the exciting growth of Corin, we are now looking to expand our Manufacturing team to be able to continue to deliver the quantity of products required to meet the worldwide demand. We are therefore looking for Manufacturing Assistants/Associates to join the team!

Experience in a similar environment is welcome but not essential. We are open to candidates from any background and are primarily looking for enthusiastic individuals with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

As a Manufacturing Assistant/Associate, you will:

• Set, operate, inspect, load, check and deburr orthopaedic implants using various tools and CNC machines.
• Operate and support processes including assembly, laser marking, shot‑blasting, the rumble, in‑process cleaning and intermediate cleaning operations.
• Work as part of the Manufacturing shift team, collaborating closely with Quality and Engineering.
• Liaise with alternate shifts during handovers to ensure smooth machine operation and optimised production flow.

The ideal Manufacturing Associate will have / be:

• A good standard of general secondary education ideally Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent
• Accountable, quick learner, approachable and demonstrates strong collaboration skills.
• Basic knowledge of reading technical or engineering drawings would be advantageous
• A strong eye for detail and / or previous experience of using measuring equipment
• Good dexterity - desire to learn manual manufacturing processes and techniques

Weekday nights - Salary starting from £24,900.00 - £25,300.00 + 33% shift allowance - total salary: £33,117.00 - £33,649.00 + bonus!

• Monday to Thursday: 22:00pm - 05:45am
• Friday: 16:00pm - 20:50pm (early finish!)

We offer a clear development pathway through a structured skills matrix, giving you the opportunity to build your knowledge, gain new responsibilities, and progress your career. As you achieve each development milestone, your growth will be formally recognised with pay increases, ensuring your skills, contribution, and progression are rewarded every step of the way.

We also offer a quarterly bonus!

We offer great benefits to our Manufacturing Assistants/Associates which include;

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A free canteen where you are able to enjoy hot and cold meals!
• Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months.
• Life assurance – Six times your basic salary
• Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Employee referral program where you can earn up to £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend

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