Assembler Tester

Job Title: Assembler Tester

Location: Watson Marlow – Bickland Water Road

Location Type: On-Site

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good 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 Summary:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Assembler Tester to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the Pumps Assembly team to produce and assemble high‑quality peristaltic pump drives and heads. With safety at the forefront, you will be employed within work cells manufacturing, calibrating, and testing the company products in accordance with specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Embrace and champion LEAN production principles ensuring wastes are eliminated and processes are continually reviewed and improved.
• Manufacture and assemble WMFTS products in compliance with official documentation such as BOMs, 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 rigorous 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.
• Ensure Kanban signals are actioned as part of the material replenishment system.
• Using Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP, prioritise daily workload ensuring all dated orders are satisfied to meet customer demand.
• Prioritise workload to ensure correct replenishment of sub‑assembly stocks aligned with the Kanban system.
• Relocate to various product cells when responding to the demands of the business.
• Assist with the training of individuals in new and existing products.
• Self‑manage online training and IT‑related production tasks.
• Maintain an immediate working area that is tidy, clean and a safe working environment.
• Champion your passion for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Adapt to a shift‑based rotation if business demand dictates.
• Provide support for various production activities including end‑of‑line processes.
• Embrace Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the pump value stream, working closely with Team Leaders to develop 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.

Skills and Experience:

• A willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Medical device manufacturing background would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• 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.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Life assurance
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Inclusion & Equality:

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group. We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We support diverse teams and strong relationships, valuing contributions across all social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientations, religious beliefs and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We consider requests for flexible working and have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments, including gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, and menopause‑friendly workplace principles.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you 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 to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview:

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, is driven by innovation and dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid‑path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value for all stakeholders as we engineer a safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and equipment across diverse industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, power generation, semiconductors and healthcare, serving customers in 116 countries.

Our inclusive culture and values unite us, guide decisions and inspire us everywhere we operate, supporting colleagues to make their difference for customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.