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Job Title: Logistics Operative
Location: WMFTS - UK
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics Operative to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a logistics operative you will have several responsibilities. You will be required to support processing orders, picking, and packing the correct products and ensuring all orders are shipped on time to the correct location. You will also be required to support material and finished goods movements within the factory, taking ownership with regards to organising and maintaining inventory storage within the warehouse.
Accuracy is key in this role, as well as a desire to work towards weekly and monthly targets - you will be contributing to meeting those.
You will assist in the control of safe receipt, storage and timely despatch of goods including:
Internal movement of inventory.
Goods in handling and inspection.
Outbound shipments.
Storage in accordance with warehouse plan.
Correct and safe packing of finished goods in preparation for shipping.
Generate CoC for all orders.
Creating custom documentation.
You will assist in the achievement of quality and KPI targets.
You will collaborate with the production teams to meet their raw material requirements systemically and receive finished goods product into the warehouse.
You will communicate any product issues to the Logistics Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.
You will maintain company records for stock and sales shipments, resolving any issues that may arise.
You will assist with weekly cycle counts and stock checks.
You will attend the self-directed team (SDT) meeting for the warehouse.
You will always comply with company regulations and operating procedures.
You will maintain cleanliness and organization of the work environment.
You will promote a safe working environment.
You will support development / updating of training and SOP documentation as required.
You will support the training of new starters.
You will support the business in other areas when necessary.
Skills/Experience:
You will have experience of handling and storage of clean room manufactured products (advantage but not essential)
You will be an effective communicator with good team working skills
You will have a methodical approach with high attention to detail to ensure accurate handling, storage, and despatch of products
You will have the ability to work on own initiative
You will have the ability to adapt to urgent requirements
You will be able to identify problems and implement best solutions in a timely manner to ensure we meet our KPIs
You will have an awareness of BS EN ISO 9001 and GMP standards (advantage but not essential)
You will have strong administration skills with computer literacy
You will have familiarity with online courier software such as DHL or UPS (advantage but not essential)
You will have experience of using WMS / ERP systems. (advantage but not essential)
You will have experience with mechanical handling equipment and hold a counterbalance and flexi forklift truck licence. (advantage but not essential)
You will understand lean 6 sigma. (advantage but not essential)
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
A competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
A generous holiday allowance
Three days’ paid volunteering leave
Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
Gender-neutral parental leave
15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
