Production operator

We're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.

If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now !

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)

Overtime available

OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour

OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM)

OT 2.0 £28.94ph (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 to 6 months

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

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
• 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.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.