Production Operative; Braid Rotating
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Title: Production Operative (Braid Rotating)
Location: Aflex - UK - Bradley Business Park
Location Type: On-Site
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Hourly Rate: £13.45
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.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a talented and motivated Production Operative (Braid Rotating) to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities- Winding of Braid Material
- Braiding of PTFE Tube and/or other materials
- Reeling up Hose and or other material
- Adhere to correct procedures at all times
- Ensure that all documentation is correct and completed on time
- Ensure the correct Quality controls and measurements are adhered to
- 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/company as and when requested
All other related aspects of the department. - Ensuring compliance with the Company Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.
- Ensure that the department’s machines are kept in good working condition.
- Ensure the Materials Stored/Used within the department are fit for purpose.
- To work on any Task/Project assigned to.
- Must have Production/Factory experience
- Highly motivated able to work as part of a team, flexibility required to cover sickness holidays overtime etc.
- Must possess positive working attitude
- Ability to learn quickly
- Quality orientated
- Good level of numeracy and general education
- Ability to work well as part of team and communicate with other workers
- Ability and willingness to perform manual work
- Basic computer skills, Maths and English
- Must be a team player
- Previous experience within mechanical engineering, extrusion, injection moulding, and an understanding of pressure and flow would be an advantage.
- Technical Ability
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 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
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