CNC Setter / Operator

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Life assurance

Everyone is Included Group Inclusion 3

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions in Falmouth is seeking a CNC Setter / Operator to join the on-site machine shop. You will set and operate fixed-head CNC lathes (up to 10 axes) and contribute to high-quality, efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves mentoring apprentices and operators, driving process improvements, and maintaining equipment through TPM. You will collaborate with the production team to meet customer requirements and support Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment based within a machine shop.
• A relevant engineering qualification and/or demonstrable experience in CNC turning.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve the team goals.
• A willingness to mentor and train apprentices and operators to improve their skills and understanding of machining.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate equipment within the Watson-Marlow Limited Machine shop (Falmouth) to ensure products are supplied efficiently, on time, in full and to the quality specification.
• Maximise machine utilisation and support production performance.
• Promote Environmental Health and Safety practices throughout the Machine shop.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver components in line with production plans and customer requirements.
• Use knowledge to identify and implement best practice improvements.
• Maintain equipment through TPM and early fault diagnosis to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
• Support the TPM team activities and contribute to equipment improvement initiatives.
• Support the GEM / Lean process and continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrate and champion the company’s values in daily work.
• Support 5s activities to maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.
• Work proactively with Team Leaders and Technicans to develop skills and grow career.
• Use and develop SOPs to support business continuity and operational consistency.
• Support RCCA activities with the Quality Team.

Skills

CNC turning

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Location Type: On-Site

Salary: - Hourly rate £15.78p - £16.97 plus shift allowance on top of this (24.87% (equalised across the 2 shifts))

Shift Pattern Week 1 - 16am - 2pm.

Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Role Summary

Join our Machine Shop Manufacturing Team and play a key role in producing high-quality machined components that support critical industries worldwide, including biopharma, medical, water, food, and special processing sectors.

Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you will set and operate CNC machinery to manufacture precision products in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your machining expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the next generation of engineering talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

This role supports Fixed Head CNC lathes (up to 10 axis) and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on product quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set and operate equipment within the Watson-Marlow Limited Machine shop (Falmouth), to ensure that all products are supplied efficiently, on time, in full and to the quality specification required to meet customer needs.
• Work with operators to maximise machine utilisation and support production performance.
• Promote strong Environmental Health and Safety practices throughout the Machine shop.
• Collaborate with the production team to deliver components in line with production plans and customer requirements.
• Use your knowledge and expertise to identify and implement best practice improvements.
• Maintain equipment through Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and early fault diagnosis to ensure optimum performance and reliability.
• Support the TPM team activities and contribute to equipment improvement initiatives.
• Support the Global Excellence in Manufacturing (GEM / Lean) process and continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrate and champion the company’s values in your daily work.
• Support 5s activities to maintain a safe, organised and efficient workshop environment.
• Work proactively with Team Leaders and Technicians to develop your skills and grow your career.
• Use and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support business continuity and operational consistency.
• Support the Quality Team on Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

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

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment based within a machine shop.
• A relevant engineering qualification and/or demonstrable experience in CNC turning.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve the team goals
• A willingness to mentor and train apprentices and operators to improve their skills and understanding of machining.

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
• Life assurance
• 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.

• 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.

Job Title: CNC Setter / Operator

Location: Falmouth

Location Type: On-Site

Salary: - Hourly rate £15.78p - £16.97 plus shift allowance on top of this (24.87% (equalised across the 2 shifts))

Shift Pattern Week 1 - 16am - 2pm.

Week 2 - 2pm - 10pm

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Role Summary

Join our Machine Shop Manufacturing Team and play a key role in producing high-quality machined components that support critical industries worldwide, including biopharma, medical, water, food, and special processing sectors. Working as part of a skilled and collaborative team, you will set and operate CNC machinery to manufacture precision products in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your machining expertise, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the next generation of engineering talent through mentoring and knowledge sharing. This role supports Fixed Head CNC lathes (up to 10 axis) and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on product quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.