Logistics operative

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid technology manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Logistics Operative for a 6-month fixed term contract. This role involves logistics tasks across goods-in, materials handling, and distribution. The successful candidate should have experience in logistics, good communication skills, and a can-do attitude. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and additional benefits reflecting their commitment to inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Inclusion benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within logistics including materials handling, packing, warehousing, storing and distribution of goods.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse group of people.
• Flexible, high motivation with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned logistics tasks across goods-in, materials handling, warehousing, storing, packing, and distribution.
• Support internal departments and customers with logistics requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Previous experience in logistics

Good communication skills

Flexible and motivated attitude

Exposure to lean manufacturing principles

Familiarity with IT tools

Involvement in non-conformance investigations

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Logistics operative - 6-month fixed term
Location: Watson Marlow - Cardrew Industrial Estate
Location Type: On-Site

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics operative - 6-month fixed term to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

The Logistics Operative will be responsible for carrying out assigned logistics tasks across all areas of logistics responsibility – goods-in, materials handling, warehousing, storing packing and distribution. You will be part of continuous improvement projects focusing on customer satisfaction, cost reduction, on-time performance and process efficiency improvements. You will liaise with and support internal departments and external customers with their logistics requirements and ensure they are dealt with in a timely, professional and efficient manner.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out a range of Logistics duties as allocated by the Team Leader or Client Services Manager
• Be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and others in line with our EHS Roles and Responsibilities
• You will prepare and complete required documentation and fulfil operational procedures and ERP processes
• Maintain a flexible approach, working across all Logistics areas where business demands require
• Keep good 6S standards within the department making sure all rubbish is placed in bins and not left on the floor, that all machines are placed in the correct locations when finished with and that work surfaces are kept tidy at all times.
• Utilise lean methodology to optimise all processes within Logistics to ensure we are lean and efficient in all that we do.
• To ensure compliance with all applicable ISO standards ie ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001.
• To self-analyse your performance; to plan and implement your own improvement.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed as required and in a timely way.
• Ensure that the correct quality controls and measures are adhered to; supporting the quality team on RCCA

Skills/Experience

This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• Previous experience of working within logistics including materials handling, packing, warehousing storing and distribution of goods.
• Good communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse group of people.
• Flexible, high motivation with a can do attitude.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarisation of IT tools – including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience of being involved in investigations of non-conformance and root cause analysis.

Benefits

• 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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

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. We will always consider requests for flexible working. We have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments, including 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. 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 dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and related fluid path technologies for 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 support critical industrial processes across industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare, with customers in 116 countries. We strive for an inclusive culture and values that guide decisions and inspire action across our organization.