Manufacturing Operator - Day Shift (Permanent Contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Private healthcare

Pension

Day shift : 7:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-4:

Job summary

Stryker Belfast is seeking a Manufacturing Operator on a permanent, onsite basis. You will help assemble, test and package life‑saving medical devices in a quality‑focused environment, while developing your skills for a long‑term career.

You will work on a production line, follow clear work instructions, perform quality checks and ensure accurate labeling and packaging, with competitive hourly rates and benefits included.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or Level 2 qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems is an advantage.
• Strong team-player mindset with good communication skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to follow work instructions

Quality systems knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Education

GCSEs or Level 2 qualification

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite. 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 - Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm OR Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

United Kingdom Pay Scales: Belfast: 13.66 GBP Hourly

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.