Logistics Operative - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering company in Falmouth is seeking a Logistics Operative for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves handling logistics tasks, supporting internal departments, and contributing to process efficiency. Ideal candidates have prior logistics experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Life assurance

Additional support through the Inclusion Plan

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, highly motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with IT tools – including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience of being involved in investigations of non-conformance and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of Logistics duties as allocated by department Manager or Team Leader.
• Responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and others in line with EHS Roles and Responsibilities.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO standards.

Skills

Previous experience in logistics

Good communication skills

Flexible, highly motivated

Exposure to lean manufacturing principles

Familiarity with IT tools

Experience with investigations of non-conformance

Job description

Logistics Operative – 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road
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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics Operative – 6 month Fixed Term Contract to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

6 month Fixed Term Contract

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 department Manager or Team Leader
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001)
• Self‑analyse your performance; 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; support the quality team on RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) as required.
• Actively report near misses and support activities to deliver improvements.

Skills/Experience

• 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, highly motivated with a can‑do attitude.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with 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
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through the Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Inclusivity & 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 encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider requests for flexible working.

Additional inclusivity benefits 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. 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 across industries such 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 unite us, guide our decisions and inspire 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.