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Job Title: Apprentice CNC Machinist
Location: WMFTS UK - UK - Bickland Water Road, Falmouth
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 Apprentice CNC Machinist to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Role Summary
As an apprentice aligned to the machine shop function you will be learning and developing the skills required to use a range of CNC machines including 3 , 4 5, and 10 axis equipment. You will be given the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to be able to set and operate different machine types and carry out total preventative maintenance (TPM) activities, develop the skills required to create programs and understand the different cutting techniques required for the multitude on materials required to produce world leading media transfer systems. During your apprenticeship you will be expected to support multiple equipment types and undergo training to support the development of your knowledge and skills.
As an apprentice you will be mentored by our machine shop technicians who will pass on their specialist knowledge of machining and process development in support of your studies.
You will be responsible for your own quality, safety and the safety of others.
What you’ll be doing
Developing the skills needed to safely set and operate complex machinery.
Lean about machine safety.
Develop a safety-first culture when setting machines understanding risk assessment and COSHH.
Develop the skills required to use and understand different metrology equipment.
Learn about continuous improvement, lean and 5S.
Develop the ability to conduct non-conformance investigations including Root Cause analysis and Corrective Actions.
Learn about the Watson Marlow values and how we apply these every day.
Skills/Experience:
This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role
An engineering aptitude demonstrated by previous learning.
Good grades in mathematics and English.
A willingness to learn.
Good communication skills.
The ability to commit to three years of training.
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.
