Manufacturing Associate - Double Days

Corin Group; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Free eye tests

Referral bonus

Job summary

Corin Group, a global orthopaedics innovation business headquartered in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, is expanding its Manufacturing team to meet worldwide demand for knee and hip implants. We manufacture and ship high-quality devices through 7 units and a skilled workforce of over 500 people.

We’re seeking Manufacturing Assistants/Associates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. No prior experience required; full training provided.

Qualifications

• General secondary education, Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent.
• Accountable, quick learner with strong collaboration skills.
• Basic knowledge reading technical or engineering drawings.
• Strong eye for detail and experience using measuring equipment.
• Good dexterity and willingness to learn manual manufacturing processes.

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.

Skills

Collaboration

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Dexterity

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths & English

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

Shift Pattern:

Double Days – a two‑week rotation consisting of one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts - starting from £24,900.00 base pay + 20% shift allowance

• Earlies - 5.30am - 14:00 Monday to Thursday, 5.30am - 11am on Friday
• Lates - 13:45pm - 22.15pm Monday to Thursday, 10:45am - 16:15pm on Friday

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;

• 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

Corin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.