Production Operator (Fixed Term)

Eakin Healthcare; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing programme

Health cash plan

Pension

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work

Referral scheme

Long service awards

Free parking

Job summary

Eakin Healthcare, a family-owned global medical device company, is seeking a production operator at our Coleraine site. This temporary role runs until 31 March 2027. You will join the production team, following work instructions and quality checks to ensure products meet customer requirements within planned timelines.

You will contribute to housekeeping, packing, and adherence to health, safety and quality policies, while supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing: carry out operations to ensure quality products.
• Quality: follow work instructions and quality control procedures (QMS).
• Housekeeping: maintain a clean and safe working area.
• Packing: ensure products are packed neatly to prevent damage.
• Other: adhere to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental policies; undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Job description

At Eakin Healthcare, care is at the heart of everything we do.

We are a family-owned global medical device company driven by a simple vision: Where Care Leads, Hope Follows. For more than 50 years, we've been developing innovative healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients around the world.

Today, our team of over 700 colleagues operates across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres, and exports to more than 60 countries worldwide. From market-leading Ostomy and Respiratory therapies to our trusted Respond home delivery service, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, quality and exceptional care.

We don't just care for the people who use our products and services, we care for our colleagues too. That's why we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work®, creating an environment where people can thrive, grow and make a real impact.

If you're looking for a career with purpose, where your work matters and your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

ABOUT THE ROLE

*This role is a temporary position until 31st March 2027.

The purpose of the role is to ensure good quality products are manufactured in line with the relevant work instruction to meet customer requirements within efficient and calculated timelines. You will work as an important part of the production team on the site you are based.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday as follows:
8:00am – 4:00pm

*The shift pattern may be changed with one week’s notice to meet business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Processes

• Carry out various operations within the department ensuring good quality products.
• Follow the relevant work instructions and quality control procedures specified on the QMS to manufacture products of the highest standard.

Quality Checks

• Report any variances to standard of product and seek advice if unsure.
• Ensure any documentation is completed correctly and can be read easily.

Housekeeping

• To ensure a good standard of housekeeping is maintained in the working area.

Packing Products

• Responsible for ensuring products manufactured are packed neatly into the containers provided not to damage them.

Other

• To adhere to the company’s Equal Opportunities policy and Dignity at work policy in all activities and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the company’s’ Health and Safety policy
• To adhere to the company’s Quality policy and Environmental policy
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required

KEY SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in carrying out quality checks.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Production Team
• Group Operations Team
• Reporting to the Shift Supervisor

COMPETENCIES

Action Oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Values Differences

Recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.

Instills Trust

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Nimble Learning

Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

The closing date for applications is: 9th September 2026

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this role earlier than planned.