Production Operative (Extrusion 2-10)

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days' paid volunteering leave

Inclusion program

Job summary

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is seeking a Production Operative (Extrusion 2-10) to join our on-site team at Aflex UK. The role involves extrusion work, adherence to procedures, and maintaining quality while supporting health and safety standards.

You will operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, participate in safety trainings, and contribute to meeting production targets. A competitive hourly rate with shift allowance is offered along with growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• Good level of numeracy and general education.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to correct procedures.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time.
• Adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• Perform safety checks and operate as trained.
• Ensure 5S in the department.
• Transfer to other areas of the department as requested.
• Keep department machines in good working condition; report major maintenance issues.
• Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations.
• Follow Company Safety, Health and Environmental Policies.
• Wear all PPE when applicable.
• Extrusion of PTFE and/or other materials.
• Work is mainly manual handling, some heavy.

Skills

Numeracy

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Education

General education

Job description

Job Title

Production Operative (Extrusion 2-10)

Location

Aflex - UK - Bradley Business Park

Location Type

On‑Site

Website

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

Group

https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Hourly Rate

£13.45 per hour plus 20% shift allowance

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. Visit our website to learn more.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Production Operative (Extrusion 2-10) to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with the Company Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Policies, reporting any potentially dangerous issues/faults to your direct Team Leader or Production Manager including but not limited to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

To ensure quality products are produced in the required quantity, on time, and at the lowest possible cost, in a manner in keeping with the Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures of the company.

Demonstrate a positive attitude to training and personal development.

Monitor the performance of the process ensuring maximum output is achieved at all times.

Carry out and document the correct quality control checks for each job performed, completing all production paperwork.

Work as a team to ensure departmental targets, company targets and customer deadlines are achieved.

What You'll Be Doing

• Adhere to correct procedures
• Ensure that all documentation is completed at the correct time
• Adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• To perform the necessary safety checks to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the department and to operate in manner conversant with the training given
• Ensure adherence to 5S in the department
• Transfer to other areas of the department as and when requested
• Ensure that the department's machines are kept in good working condition. Report any major maintenance issues immediately
• Responsibility to ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Regulations made under that Act which are relevant to site activities.
• Ensuring compliance with the Company Safety, Health and Environmental Policies.
• Ensure all PPE is worn at all times where applicable.
• Ensure that the department's machines are kept in good working condition
• The Extrusion of PTFE and/or other materials
• Work is mainly manual handling, some of which is heavy.

Qualifications

• Good level of numeracy and general education
• Basic knowledge of computers

Experience

• Manufacturing background and understanding of manufacturing process
• Self‑motivated individual with a strong work ethic and have a keen eye for detail
• Focused on target completion and proven ability to achieve results

Behaviours

• Must possess a positive working attitude
• Ability to work well as part of team and communicate with other workers
• The ideal candidate for this role will be a self‑motivated individual with a strong work ethic and have a keen eye for detail

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
• 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. These 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.

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.