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Job Title: Machine Shop Logistics Operative
Location: WMFTS UK - UK - Bickland Water Road
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 Machine Shop Logistics Operative to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on, keeping things organised, and playing a key part in helping a manufacturing operation run smoothly? As a Machine Shop Logistics Operative, you'll be at the heart of our Machine Shop, supporting the flow of materials, tooling and equipment that enables our manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products to customers around the world.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Tooling, Facilities and EHS, helping to maintain a safe, efficient and well-organised environment while supporting the day-to-day operations of the workshop. If you're proactive, enjoy practical problem-solving and take pride in making a difference behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Supporting the smooth operation of the Machine Shop by ensuring materials are available where and when they are needed.
Managing the movement, traceability and handling of raw materials throughout the manufacturing process.
Supporting tooling logistics, including the issue, return and maintenance of tooling and equipment.
Helping maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment through housekeeping and 5S activities.
Assisting with coolant testing, machine cleaning and general workshop maintenance activities.
Managing the recycling and disposal of waste materials in line with environmental and safety requirements.
Providing support across a variety of workshop activities, including benching and washing operations.
Completing documentation accurately and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to identify improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Championing safe working practices by reporting near misses and promoting a positive safety culture.
Skills/Experience:
What you'll need to be successful
A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
Strong attention to detail, particularly when following processes and completing documentation.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
A team-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships with a range of colleagues.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying opportunities for improvement.
An appreciation of the importance of health, safety and quality within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or a machine shop environment would be advantageous, but is 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.
