Job Description

Production Operative role available at Devizes, Wiltshire for DS Smith a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services worldwide.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive.

• Role: Production Operative
• Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW
• Rate: 13.61ph (increased to 14.13ph after 12 weeks), Overtime 20.41 for weekdays and 23.81(Sat AM) and 27.22ph (Sat PM and Sun)

• Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 on a rotation. The successful applicant must be able to do all of these shifts
• Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend
• Start: ASAP (once clear the interview and onboarding checks)

Responsibilities:

• Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith's clientele
• Ensuring efficiency is maximised and downtime is minimised
• Working to and achievement productivity and performance targets as set by management
• Ensuring consistent and quality standards are met at all times
• Maintaining and cleaning in line with the planned maintenance schedule
• Labelling product and stacking this on pallets
• Scanning product and maintaining an efficient inventory
• Working in line with a safe systems of work (SSOW)
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• Own transport to commute
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Consider themselves to be a good team player, motivated and quality conscious
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time and conduct manual handling
• FLT License (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive 300 for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.