Finishing Operator

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology firm seeks a Finishing Operator to clean, package, and process finished components in Cheltenham. The role includes operating cleaning machines and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and a proactive approach. Experience in a production environment is desirable. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent benefits including healthcare and holiday allowance.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Proactive and flexible approach.
• Aspiration to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning machines.
• Maintain high levels of quality.
• Comply with Health and Safety practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Finishing Operator

Location: Cheltenham, UK (Hybrid)

Benefits: 27 days holiday plus Wellbeing day, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus scheme, Share scheme, Enhanced pension plan, Life assurance, On-site gym, Free on-site parking, Salary sacrifice schemes for Technology and Electric Vehicles.

Role Overview

To Clean, package and process finished component

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning machines
• Wash Parts, deburring, cleaning and packaging to set procedures
• Ensure excellent quality
• Work to standard operating procedures (SOPs), production rates, work place organisation, front line operator asset care (FLOAC), maintenance and cleanliness of machine equipment
• Understand and comply with Company Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) practices, identify areas for improvement and support related initiatives
• 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 when required
• Develop and drive your own personal development plan

Qualifications

• Company Core Values at all times
• Ability to work to 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
• Ability to work to production plans and timed production rates

Desirable Experience

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

Company Information

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 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.

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.