Production Materials Handler

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Paid volunteering leave

Group Inclusion Plan benefits

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions in Havant is seeking a Production Materials Handler to support manufacturing by ensuring timely movement, replenishment and control of materials within the cleanroom and surrounding production areas. You will manage material flow, Kanban replenishment and stock accuracy, enabling smooth production.

The role requires experience in logistics/manufacturing, manual handling and strong organisational skills, with a focus on quality and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and/or manufacturing environments.
• Manual handling experience is required.
• Experience with inventory management and stock control.
• Awareness of ISO 14644 cleanroom requirements and cGMP standards.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Move materials between warehouse and cleanroom to support production.
• Ensure timely supply of materials to production areas.
• Maintain Kanban systems and stock locations.
• Support material movements through controlled environments.
• Assist with material booking in/out and inventory integrity.

Skills

Logistics experience

Manual handling

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Production Materials Handler Location: BioPure - UK - Havant 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.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Production Materials Handler to join our dynamicteam.

Key Responsibilities

The Water Spider is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the timely movement, replenishment, and control of materials within the cleanroom and surrounding production areas. The role manages material flow, Kanban replenishment, product transfers, stock accuracy, and workplace organisation.

Material Management

• Transfer materials, components, and finished goods between warehouse and cleanroom areas.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with the correct materials at the correct time.
• Maintain production Kanban systems and replenish stock locations.
• Support material movements through transfer hatches and controlled environments.
• Verify materials and quantities against production requirements.

Production Support

• Support manufacturing teams by ensuring uninterrupted material availability.
• Prepare materials required for upcoming production orders.
• Expedite urgent material requests.
• Support changeovers and production scheduling requirements.

Inventory Control

• Conduct routine stock checks and cycle counts.
• Assist with booking materials into and out of production areas.
• Identify discrepancies and elevate inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and transaction completion.

Cleanroom Compliance

• Follow all cleanroom procedures and requirements.
• Ensure materials entering production areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Support adherence to ISO and quality system requirements.
• Maintain segregation and traceability of materials.

Continuous Improvement

• Support 5S and Gemba activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Help eliminate waste associated with material handling and movement.

Skills/Experience

• You will have experience of working within logistics and/ or manufacturing environments.
• You will need to have manual handling experience.
• You will need to have inventory management experience.
• You will have awareness of the BS EN ISO 14644 clean room requirements, BS EN ISO 9001 and cGMP standards.
• You will have the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• You will have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• You will be able to identify problems and have a good understanding how to resolve.
• You will have good organisational skills and effective time management with the ability to prioritise tasks and workload productively to ensure you meet required deadlines.

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 are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing 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. Our technologies 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 make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers,our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environmentwhere everyone feels included.