Assembler Tester

Job Title:
Assembler Tester - 10 month Fixed Term

Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road

Location Type: On-Site

Website:

Group:

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 Assembler Tester - 10 month Fixed Term to join our dynamic team.

10 month Fixed Term Contract

What you'll be doing:

• Manufacture and assemble WMFTS products in compliance with official documentation such as BOM`s, G.A. drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly procedures and test specifications.
• Select the relevant components specific to main assembly and sub‑assemblies, utilising the internal stock control process.
• Follow and adhere to ridged work instructions ensuring all relevant test procedures and associated results are recorded in line with departmental procedures.
• Become a champion for quality and adopt the right first time principle. Report and record any quality issues.
• To ensure Kanban signals are actioned as part of the material replenishment system.
• Using Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system prioritise daily workload ensuring all dated orders are satisfied to meet customer demand.
• Prioritise workload to ensure the correct replenishment of sub assembly stocks are aligned with the Kanban system.
• To be a flexible member of the Assembly team, relocating to various product cells when responding to the demands of the business.
• When required, assist with the training of individuals in new and existing products.
• Self‑managing online training and IT related production tasks.
• Ensure that your immediate working area is maintained, tidy, clean and a safe working environment.
• Champion your passion for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Willing to adapt to a shift base rotation if business demand dictates.
• Provide support for various production activities including the end of line processes.
• Embrace Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the pumps value stream, working closely with Team Leaders to development and implement new ideas.
• Assist with the process validation of new equipment.
• Support and drive 5S activities across the Pumps value stream, ensuring the workspace is efficient and safe.
• Support process improvement investigations including Root Cause analysis and Corrective Actions.

This is what you'll need to be successful in this role:

• A willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Medical device manufacturing background would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principals.
• Experience of 5S processes.
• A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to changing customer demands.

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…