Production Operator (12 Months Fixed Term)
Confidential
Posted: February 26, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Production Operator to join our team in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe production of medical devices, while maintaining high-quality standards. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Required Skills
Job Description
At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-owned global medical device company with a proud heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work®! And we’re proud to be named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women.
At Eakin Healthcare, we’re united by one mission: working together to improve lives - just like we’ve been doing for over five decades.
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)
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.
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 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.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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.
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.
Instils 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.