Manufacturing Specialist (Production Operator)
Location: Derry/Londonderry, GB
Posting Date: Apr 28, 2026
About our group
Seagate products help people store, share, and protect digital content. With 97% of the world’s information stored on hard drives, Seagate’s role in data storage is critical.
The Derry/Londonderry site has been operating for 30 years and employs over 1,550 people. The facility is among the world’s most advanced in designing, developing, and volume manufacturing of recording heads.
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Specialist works in a cleanroom environment, operating state‑of‑the‑art machinery to produce recording heads. Work is on a 12‑hour rotating shift cycle (days, nights, weekends) with an average of 42 hours per week and a 25% shift allowance. Total annual earnings are £37,564.80.
Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of machines in a 24/7 production environment.
- Perform machine‑tending operations to optimise utilisation and meet production goals.
- Work within a cell of 3‑4 people on shift or independently as required.
- Follow all health & safety rules and wear correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Meet departmental quality targets and performance goals.
- Contribute to team success and identify problems.
- Assist in simplifying or improving procedures, techniques or processes.
- Adhere to documentation systems used in production.
- Observe cleanroom and wafer‑handling etiquette.
- Utilise tools to their optimum level and undertake training as required.
- Complete a 3‑month probationary period following full training.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of previous work experience or 6‑12 months of manufacturing/production experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Team player with strong communication skills.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to work 12‑hour shifts including days, nights, and weekends.
- Highly motivated and passionate about team success.
Benefits
- Health: Private healthcare, company sick pay, medical leave, occupational health services, employee assistance programmes, group income protection, onsite gym.
- Work‑life balance: Annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave.
- Finance: Employer contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee stock purchase plan, competitive base pay, bonus scheme, reward and recognition, discount programmes, free car‑parking, subsidised onsite café.
- Career: Degree/non‑degree assistance, accredited training and development opportunities, service awards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, military or veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. Seagate will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and will provide reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request.
Application Notice
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