Machine Shop Logistics Operative

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Volunteering leave (3 days)

Inclusion & benefits programme

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, seeks a Machine Shop Logistics Operative to support material flow in a high‑tempo manufacturing environment. You will manage materials, tooling and equipment logistics, ensuring clean, safe and well‑organised workshop operations worldwide.

Join a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, quality and safety, with opportunities to contribute across manufacturing, tooling and facilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach is essential in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with processes and documentation.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work.
• Team-focused mindset with ability to work with colleagues across departments.
• Proactive problem-solving and opportunities for improvement.
• Appreciation of health, safety and quality within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available where and when needed to keep the Machine Shop running.
• Manage movement, traceability and handling of raw materials through production.
• Support tooling logistics: issue, return and maintenance of tooling/equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organised workshop through housekeeping and 5S.
• Assist with coolant testing, machine cleaning and general maintenance tasks.
• Oversee waste recycling and disposal per environmental/safety rules.
• Support various workshop activities including benching and washing operations.
• Complete documentation accurately and uphold quality standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify improvements and support CI initiatives.
• Promote safe working practices and report near misses.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Job Title: Machine Shop Logistics Operative
Location: WMFTS UK - UK - 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 SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Shop Logistics Operative to join our dynamicteam.

Key Responsibilities

Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on, keeping things organised, and playing a key part in helping a manufacturing operation run smoothly? As a Machine Shop Logistics Operative, you'll be at the heart of our Machine Shop, supporting the flow of materials, tooling and equipment that enables our manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products to customers around the world.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing, Tooling, Facilities and EHS, helping to maintain a safe, efficient and well-organised environment while supporting the day-to-day operations of the workshop. If you're proactive, enjoy practical problem-solving and take pride in making a difference behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the smooth operation of the Machine Shop by ensuring materials are available where and when they are needed.
• Managing the movement, traceability and handling of raw materials throughout the manufacturing process.
• Supporting tooling logistics, including the issue, return and maintenance of tooling and equipment.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop environment through housekeeping and 5S activities.
• Assisting with coolant testing, machine cleaning and general workshop maintenance activities.
• Managing the recycling and disposal of waste materials in line with environmental and safety requirements.
• Providing support across a variety of workshop activities, including benching and washing operations.
• Completing documentation accurately and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to identify improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Championing safe working practices by reporting near misses and promoting a positive safety culture.

Skills/Experience

What you'll need to be successful

• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when following processes and completing documentation.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
• A team-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships with a range of colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• An appreciation of the importance of health, safety and quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics or a machine shop environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare 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
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we willalways consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so wehave introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group InclusionCommitments. These include

• Gender-neutral parental leave
• 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
• Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss ordomestic abuse
• Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in ourapplication form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader inmanufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies forthe life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-useapplications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholdersas we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Ourtechnologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes andindustrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors andHealthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions thatsit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions andinspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to maketheir difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers,our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environmentwhere everyone feels included.