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