Manufacturing Operator

CooperSurgical; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperSurgical in the United Kingdom (Falmouth) is seeking an Operator to join a growing medical device manufacturing team. You will perform capital equipment assembly and testing for IVF-related products, following Production Orders, routings and Work Instructions to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will work in a regulated environment requiring meticulous attention to detail, adherence to procedures, and active participation in training and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance

Qualifications

• Typically, 6–18 months manufacturing experience or equivalent demonstrated competence.
• Good manual dexterity and practical skills.
• Ability to follow written instructions accurately.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently complete production and assembly activities for capital equipment used in the IVF sector.
• Manufacture products according to approved Production Orders, routings, and Work Instructions.
• Support, operate, and become proficient across an entire product line within the Capital Fertility Equipment Portfolio.
• Maintain high standards of quality in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Follow established procedures, processes, and work instructions precisely and consistently.
• Perform assembly, testing, and production tasks while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product quality and identify defects, deviations, or process issues.
• Escalate quality, safety, or manufacturing concerns promptly.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage workload to meet production schedules and delivery targets.
• Participate in training activities and develop product/process knowledge.
• Support onboarding of colleagues on production processes when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow detailed instructions

Commitment to quality and compliance

Time management

Problem identification

Willingness to learn

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Technical assembly experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Join a skilled and growing manufacturing team within the medical device industry, building capital equipment for use in the IVF sector. This role offers opportunities for training, personal development, and career progression within CooperSurgical.

As a highly regulated industry, maintaining quality standards, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures and work instructions precisely are essential to success in this role.

The Operator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of production activities and comfortably support and train out an entire product line within the Capital Fertility Equipment Portfolio at Falmouth. This will be done in accordance with Production Orders, routings, and approved Work Instructions.

The role requires consistent application of quality standards, effective time management, and the ability to identify and elevate process or quality issues.

Onsite: Falmouth

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently complete production and assembly activities for capital equipment used in the IVF sector.
• Manufacture products according to approved Production Orders, routings, and Work Instructions.
• Support, operate, and become proficient across an entire product line within the Capital Fertility Equipment Portfolio.
• Maintain high standards of quality in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Follow established procedures, processes, and work instructions precisely and consistently.
• Perform assembly, testing, and production tasks while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product quality and identify any defects, deviations, or process issues.
• Escalate quality, safety, or manufacturing concerns to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage workload effectively to meet production schedules and delivery targets.
• Participate in training activities and continuously develop product and process knowledge.
• Support the training and onboarding of colleagues on production processes and product lines when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment in accordance with company standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth production operations and business objectives are achieved.

Key competencies for success:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Commitment to quality and compliance.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Problem identification and escalation skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Experience: Typically, 6–18 months manufacturing experience, or equivalent demonstrated competence.

Education: Secondary school education or equivalent

• Technical assembly experience preferred
• Good manual dexterity and practical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow written instructions accurately
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Basic computer literacy essential

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive a competitive total compensation plan. Your recruitment team will be able to share more information about any variable pay opportunity and benefit package that accompanies this role. The good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is 24.000 to 26.500 Punds pr. Annum. The actual amount offered is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to location, skills and experience.