AtEakinHealthcare,weputourpatientattheheartofeverythingwedo. Fiftyyearsago,itallstartedwithonemansmission:pharmacistTomGeorgeEakin.Hesawhispatientsstrugglingwithleakingurostomypouchesanddecidedenoughwasenough.Hegottoworkandformulatedwhatwouldbecomethegame-changingeakinCohesiveseal. Fastforwardtotoday,andwerestillkeepingitinthefamily.Wevegrownalotsincethenbothorganicallyandthroughacquisitions.Wenowhaveateamofover700colleaguesacrossthreemanufacturingsitesand12salesanddistributioncentres.Weremakingadifferenceinthreetherapeuticareas: Ostomy Respiratory Surgical Were proud to export our innovative products to over 60 countries through a network of 40 distributors plus our own offices in Japan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Weregoodatwhatwedo comeandjoinus and benefit from: Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28) Option to buy holiday days 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 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. Pay rate: £12.30 per hour + skills rate after probation. 12 Hour Shift Pattern, Monday-Friday,This pattern repeats every three weeks, offering regular extended breaks (up to 4 days). Ideal for those seeking a predictable rotation with both day and night shift exposure, as well as guaranteed weekends off: Week 1: Monday: 7am-7pm Tuesday: 7am-7pm Wednesday: Off Thursday: 7pm-7am Friday: 7pm-4.30am Saturday: Off Sunday: Off Week 2: Monday: Off Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 7am-7pm Thursday: 7am-7pm Friday: 7am-7pm Saturday: Off Sunday: Off Week 3: Monday: 7pm-7am Tuesday: 7pm-7am Wednesday: 7pm-7am Thursday: Off Friday: Off Saturday: Off Sun: Off KEY ACTIVITIES 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 companys 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 companys Health and Safety policy To adhere to the companys 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. Skills: Production line