Quality Technician - Night shift in Plymouth

We are the people who give possibilities purpose. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

As a Quality Technician – Night Shift, you will work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to help maintain high standards of product quality, compliance, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will have an important presence within the manufacturing environment, carrying out inspections and testing, reviewing production documentation, investigating non-conformances, and supporting quality processes. You will also contribute to audits, validation activities, customer complaint investigations, CAPA, change control, and continuous improvement. The working hours are 11pm-11am and the shift is accompanied by an impressive 37% shift premium on top of your basic salary!

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine checks within manufacturing areas to confirm processes follow approved procedures, validated parameters, regulatory requirements, and GMP standards.
• Raise and investigate Quality Notifications, including identifying potential root causes and ensuring non-conforming products are correctly identified and segregated.
• Carry out product inspections, dimensional checks, functional testing, sampling, and other quality activities in line with applicable SOPs and control plans.
• Review Device History Records (DHRs) to confirm documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with GMP requirements.
• Support validation and trial activities within manufacturing, ensuring products are appropriately controlled throughout the process.
• Assist with internal and third-party audits, customer complaints, CAPA activities, change control, product returns, and other quality processes.
• Manage relevant SAP and FlexNet activities, including product blocking and unblocking and investigation of quantity discrepancies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including 5S, shift start-up activities, process improvements, and initiatives that strengthen quality and manufacturing performance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working within a controlled manufacturing, production, quality, or similarly regulated environment.
• Understanding of quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice, with the ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently.
• Confidence reviewing documentation, identifying quality issues, and communicating findings clearly to production colleagues.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to make considered decisions based on available information.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, FlexNet, or similar manufacturing systems would be beneficial.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and other teams.

Our generous benefits include:

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in the United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment. At BD, we prioritise on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognising the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.