At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate production machinery and maintain high hygiene standards while collaborating with your team.
- Company: Join DS Smith, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £13.81 per hour, with overtime pay and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Great progression opportunities and support for your health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a difference in sustainable packaging while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in manufacturing, driving licence, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.81 - 13.81 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced Production Operative? Maybe you have experience as a Machine Operative? Are you based in or around Louth? We have an initially temporary Operative role available within DS Smith's Louth site. DS Smith is an international packaging company that focuses on sustainable and plastic-free packaging. The successful applicant will be someone with previous experience within a manufacturing environment and considers themselves to be proactive, reliable, and a team player.
Role: Operative/FLT Driver
Location: Louth, Grimsby Road, Northfields, Louth, LN11 0LA
Rate: £13.81 per hr, OT is paid at 1.5x (£20.72) 6pm Friday to 6am Monday. Any other OT is paid at 1.33x (£18.37).
Contract length: 3 months initially
Shifts: X2 days, X2 nights and X4 off (42 hours per week, paid breaks). Days are 06:00-18:00 and nights are 18:00-06:00.
Start: ASAP (within one week)
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain production machinery
- Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards, adhering to BRC regulations
- Monitor product quality to meet high standards
- Operating FLT counterbalance as required to move product around the factory and warehouse
- Follow maintenance schedules and report issues through the internal SAP system
- Complete training and safety awareness documents
- Ensure health & safety protocols are followed at all times
- Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement efforts
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (2+ years)
- Driving Licence and access to own vehicle due to the shift pattern
- Ability to work to all elements of the shift pattern
- Able to be on foot for long periods of time and conduct manual handling including lifting and bending
- Good verbal and written communication
- Sound IT literacy
- Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
- FLT Counterbalance licence (not essential)
Benefits:
- CV advice and editing support
- Exclusive online discounts for restaurants and retail stores
- Opportunity to earn £300 for referring a friend
- Progression opportunities into permanent roles
- Opportunity to gain FLT licence
- Employee Assistance Programme providing financial, physical and mental health support
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check, Medical check and reference check.
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Contact Details:
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