Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: WMFTS WM - UK - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: On-Site
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE
100 and FTSE4
Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith 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 Machine Operator to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities Role SummaryWorking closely as part of the machine shop manufacturing team to produce high quality machined products supporting the assembly and tubing function. Working alongside the setters to enable the production of various sizes, lengths and specifications of machined product supporting critical industries including biopharma, medical, water, food, and special processing industries.
What you’ll be doing- Supporting the production of machined components from various materials in support of the WMFTS pumps and tubing direct sales to customers globally.
- You’ll provide support for various production activities including the end of line processes.
- You will embrace Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the machining value stream, working closely with Team Leaders to development and implement new ideas.
- You will support and drive 5S activities across the machining value stream, ensuring the workspace is efficient and safe.
- You will support process improvement investigations including Root Cause analysis and Corrective Actions.
This is what you’ll need to be successful in this role:
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment based within a machine shop.
- Relevant engineering qualification and/or suitable demonstrated experience CNC turning.
- A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
- The ability to work with others to achieve the team goals
- Willingness to Mentor and train apprentices and operators to improve their skill set and understanding of machining.
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
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull 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 elsethat 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 wehave 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
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We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou 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. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow.
Company OverviewAt Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As…
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