Manufacturing Operator - Day Shift (Perm)

Stryker; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Stryker Belfast is seeking a Manufacturing Operator for a permanent role. You will help build life-saving medical devices, stay compliant with quality standards, and contribute to a supportive, development‑focused environment.

You will join a team of quality-focused performers who collaborate to meet daily targets while maintaining a safe and efficient production line. It’s a long-term career with strong training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or Level 2 qualification is required or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems would be an advantage.
• Strong team-player mindset with good communication skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions, procedures and quality standards accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality mindset

Team player

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

GCSEs/Level 2

Job description

Please note that the below role is for a Permanent contract with Stryker

Are you looking for a permanent 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 - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

United Kingdom Pay Ranges:

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.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.