Manufacturing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Getinge we have the passion to perform
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge, our passion is to secure that every person and community have access to the best possible care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives.
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Manufacturing Operative - Derby
We are looking for a Manufacturing Operative to contribute towards Quadralene’s strategic vision. You will have the opportunity to make a difference by working as part of our Manufacturing team, responsible for the manufacture of our liquid products. You will collaborate with colleagues, to share, build together and meet our goals. As the Manufacturing Operative, you will be directly responsible for ensuring that all products are manufactured to specification and that health and safety and quality standards are maintained to the highest standards.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
- Using scales to accurately weigh raw materials for use in finished goods formulations
- Manual recording of supplier batch numbers
- Manual handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
- Mechanical handling of raw materials (adhering to safety requirements)
- Following prescribed method to mix raw materials to create finished goods
- Use of Internal Manufacturing IT program to prioritise and update progress of work
- Rotate raw materials using FIFO principles
- Accurate completion of batch records
- General housekeeping duties of own work area
Who you are:
At Getinge, we are looking for passionate individuals, who are agile, resilient, take responsibility for their development and focus on achieving excellence. They never compromise on quality and always act responsibly remembering that our customers always come first. They enjoy collaboration and working in diverse and international teams, and embrace the future. If you love change, we can make sure that you stay that way!
Your experience includes:
- Reach Truck qualification preferred but not essential
- Ability to accurately follow written instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of small manufacturing team
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to follow safety instructions and work in a safe, compliant manner (chemical handling environment)
Personal qualities:
- Physically fit
- Fast and willing learner
- Good communicator
- Good Health & Safety awareness
Our Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wellness and training programs, to ensure we support your well-being and goals.
About us
Getinge is on an exciting transformation journey constantly looking for new ways to innovate together with our customers to meet the healthcare challenges of the future. Our passionate people hold our brand promise ‘Passion for Life’ close to heart.
If you share our passion and believe that saving lives is the greatest job in the world, then we look forward to receiving your application and resume. We hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most respected and trusted MedTec company.
Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Health Care Products Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Operative roles across Getinge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Health Care Products Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,650 - £45,813 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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