Production Operative

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About you:

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work? Do you have a passion for manufacturing and continuous improvement? If so, then a career with STERIS in our Medisafe team could be a great fit for you.

About Us:

At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you GROW, LEARN and MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join us at a hands-on level in a division that drives the business forwards through innovation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Production Operative within our grit blasting department, you will play a key role in the production process, working with metal tanks and bonding transducers to support the delivery of high-quality products. This is a hands-on, physically active role that includes manual handling and lifting tasks. Beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, this position offers the opportunity to take real ownership of your area, contributing to a collaborative team culture where ideas, innovation, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged and valued. Working within a forward-thinking environment, you will be part of a team that embraces LEAN principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence, enhance efficiency, and continuously improve the workplace, ensuring you have the tools, support, and resources needed to perform at your very best.

• Grit blasting a variety of different tanks and accessory products under controlled conditions


• Clean and preparation of tanks, application of adhesive materials for transducers


• Assembly of fixtures and jigs prior to bonding


• Inspection of finished goods before issue to assembly line


• Maintenance of machines and general house keeping of blasting and bonding areas

Required Experience

• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions to a high level


• Understanding of time management, logistics and process control


• Ability to maintain records


• Previous grit blasting / powder coating / similar finishing work experience

Preferred Experience

Skills