Production and Quality Operator

Bedfont Scientific Ltd; Sutton Valence; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in Kent is seeking a Production & Quality Operator who will ensure high product standards and maintain quality checks. The ideal candidate is systematic and enjoys working in a team, with opportunities for training. This role offers a salary range of £24,000 to £26,000, and benefits including private medical insurance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Well-being garden and room

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical devices environment is beneficial, training will be given.
• Ability to assemble and quality check products.
• Experience with documentation of production and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize methods to assemble and quality check products.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Document production and quality checks.

Skills

Systematic and accurate

Self-motivated and flexible

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Logical thinker

IT literate

Focused on repetitive tasks

Job description

Overview

Production & Quality Operator

Salary Range: £24,000 to £26,000

Location: Harrietsham, Kent

Interviews: This job advert closes on 17th October 2025, with 1st stage telephone interviews during the week commencing 20th October 2025 and 2nd stage face-to-face interviews during the week commencing 27th October 2025.

Company

Bedfont Scientific Ltd. is an award-winning medical technology company established in 1976 and based in Harrietsham, Kent. Its breath analysis medical devices are exported globally thanks to its network of carefully selected distributors.

Responsibilities

• As a Production and Quality Operator you will be utilising a wide range of methods to assemble and quality check products.
• You will have an essential role in the production and quality control of products ensuring they conform to the highest standards and meet the required safety and quality standards.
• The production and quality checks must be fully documented and any defects or issues raised with supervisors and managers.
• First line testing and inspection of incoming products at goods in stage to ensure readiness for despatch and maintain available stock levels.
• Assembly and full testing of final products.
• Troubleshooting issues and executing fault corrections.
• Liaising with operations/warehouse/technical departments to resolve issues.
• Maintaining concise test and production records.

Qualifications

Although this area of work is open to all with relevant experience, candidates with experience of working in a medical devices environment would be beneficial, though not essential as full training will be given.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Being systematic and accurate
• Self-motivated and willing to be flexible
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a high level of customer focus
• Logical thinker
• IT literate
• Ability to maintain focus while undertaking repetitive tasks
• Willingness to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required, with training provided when applicable

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Social events
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised health checks
• Well-being warriors
• Well-being garden and room
• Annual optical allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Rewards app
• Referral bonus
• Charity days
• Home office setup allowance
• Employee awards
• Free on-site parking
• Training & development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Subsidised Celler8 device
• Subsidised kids club
• Time in service annual leave bonus
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Equal Opportunity

Bedfont Scientific Ltd. does not and will not discriminate in the recruitment or managing of staff on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and Bedfont regards every employee as a member of the Bedfont family and is committed to providing a fair, safe, diverse and welcoming atmosphere. Our application process has been designed so that everyone is able to demonstrate their skills and how they meet the criteria required for the job advertised. All successful candidates will be subject to a digital ID and DBS check.