Assembly Operator

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking an Assembly Operator to build and test products to meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will adhere to a strong set of values, demonstrate teamwork, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include following specific procedures and ensuring adherence to safety policies. This role offers competitive benefits such as flexible working, a generous holiday allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

27 days holiday allowance

Comprehensive private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Flexible working

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Aspiration to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Build and test products following procedures.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure EHS policy adherence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Organizational skills

Job description

Assembly Operator

Role Overview: To build and test products following standard operating procedures to meet quality and time standards.

Your objectives and responsibilities will focus on:

• Ensure company Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) policy is adhered to by yourself and others.
• Build and testing of product in line with instruction sheets/ standard operating procedures to meet quality and time standards.
• Promoting and improving work area 5s.
• Completing Quality System Transactions and Production System Transactions.
• Meet on time delivery by organising yourself and colleagues to effectively complete plan.
• Understand and comply with the Company Core Values.
• Engage, suggest and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and projects, as required.
• Flexible to complete other duties and up skill as required.
• Develop and drive your own personal development plan.

To be successful in this role you will…

• Demonstrate Company Core Values at all times.
• Ability to work on daily plans and tasks using numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Attention to detail to maintain high levels of quality.
• Aspiration to learn and develop in the role.
• Proactive and flexible approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required.
• Work within the Company Core Values.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Capable and willing to flex to any operation on the section with standard training.
• Pick up new instructions and methods quickly.
• First line fault diagnosis.

Your application will highly benefit from:

• Experience of working in a production environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of your commercial impact on the department.
• Understanding of operating and applying safe Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) practices.
• Awareness of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as Six Sigma, 5Y, etc.

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is 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.

Our 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 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere 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.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below.

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 https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments

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 or notify our recruitment partners.