Manufacturing Operator - Day Shift

Stryker Corporation; Belfast City District; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Job summary

Stryker Belfast is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support assembly, testing and packaging of life‑saving medical devices on a fast‑paced production line.

You will follow clear work instructions, perform routine quality checks, label and prepare products for shipment, and maintain a clean, safe work area while collaborating with your team to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and package medical devices following defined work instructions.
• Work on a production line to meet daily output targets with accuracy and quality.
• Perform routine quality checks and record results for compliance.
• Label, scan, pack and prepare products for shipment to locations.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Quality focus

Follow instructions

Education

GCSEs or Level 2 qualification

Tools

Quality systems knowledge

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career with a world-leading medical device company? Do you want to join a company that values its people and provides excellent development opportunities? As a Manufacturing Operator at Stryker Belfast, you will help build life‑saving medical devices while developing your skills and growing a long‑term career in a supportive, quality‑focused environment.

Who we are looking for Quality‑focused performers: People who take pride in delivering high‑quality work and meeting required standards. Team players: People who build positive working relationships and collaborate to achieve shared goals. Reliable individuals: People who manage their time well, follow processes, and consistently get the job done.

In this role, you will support the manufacture of Stryker products to the required quality standards, helping ensure our medical devices reach the people who need them.

What you will do

• Assemble, test, and package medical devices by following clearly defined work instructions and standard processes.
• Work efficiently on a production line in a fast‑paced environment, balancing speed, accuracy, and quality to meet daily output targets.
• Carry out routine quality checks, visually inspect products, and record results to support high safety and compliance standards.
• Accurately label, scan, pack, and prepare products for shipment to internal and external locations.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safety‑focused work area in line with site procedures.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to support smooth day‑to‑day operations and resolve issues promptly.

What you will need

• GCSEs or a Level 2 qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• A strong team‑player mindset with good communication skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions, procedures, and quality standards accurately.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Shift Day Shift : Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm
• United Kingdom
• Pay Scales: Belfast: 13.66 GBP Hourly

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

Travel Percentage: None Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field‑based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field‑based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co‑located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.