Job Title: Extrusion Operative - Fixed Term
Location: WMFTS - UK - Bickland Water Road, Falmouth
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 Extrusion Operative - Fixed Term to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

We’re looking for 2 motivated individuals to join our Tubing Manufacturing Team on a 6month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to contribute to the production of high-quality silicone tubing used in biopharma, medical, water treatment, food, and specialist processing industries.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be working in a cleanroom environment, supporting the extrusion process and ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Assisting extrusion line setters to produce tubing in various sizes and specifications.
•  Following strict hygiene and PPE protocols to maintain product integrity.
• Transferring raw materials and consumables into cleanrooms as per SOPs.
•  Using tools and aids to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.
•  Maintaining accurate production and quality records for full traceability.
•  Collaborating with the Production Planner to meet customer delivery timelines.
•  Supporting continuous improvement, 5S activities, and process validation.
•  Participating in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
•  Carrying out additional tasks associated with tubing extrusion and cleanroom production.

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of extrusion operators, led by an experienced Team Leader. We provide high-level training to ensure you’re confident and capable in all cleanroom procedures and equipment handling

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Team-oriented, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-focused, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Desirable Experience & Skills:
• Previous experience in a cleanroom or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S principles.
• Understanding of tubing extrusion or similar production processes.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a company that supports life-saving industries.
Gain hands-on experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
Receive comprehensive training and support from experienced colleagues.
Contribute to a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where no two days are the same we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of fluid handling solutions!

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

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. 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

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.

We are also 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
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are 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 shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.