Production Operative; Extrusion

Job Title

Production Operative (Extrusion 2-10)

Aflex - UK - Bradley Business Park

On‑Site

£13.45 per hour plus 20% shift allowance

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, 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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means…