Finishing Operator

Finishing Operator

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finishing Operator to join our production team. This role plays a key part in ensuring finished components are cleaned, processed, and packaged to the highest quality standards before reaching our customers.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating cleaning equipment, carrying out finishing activities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.

• Operate cleaning and washing machines.
• Clean, wash, deburr, and package components in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure high standards of product quality at all times.
• Work to standard operating procedures (SOPs), production targets, and workplace organisation standards.
• Carry out front-line operator asset care and support machine maintenance activities.
• Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and contribute to safety improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Work flexibly across the department and undertake additional duties as required.
• Take ownership of personal development and learning opportunities.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to work to production schedules and achieve production targets.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Desirable Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety practices.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Experience using wash machines, deburring, or finishing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Problem-solving skills and experience supporting others through training.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.

• Opportunity to develop your skills within a manufacturing environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Work for a company committed to quality, safety, and employee growth

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solution sand are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems.

Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Groupis a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our 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 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our Purpose, supported by 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.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before…