Assembly Operative

Randstad UK; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Employee discounts

£300 referral bonus

Progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging in Porth is seeking a Machine Operator for a temporary ongoing role. The successful candidate will operate and set up production machines, ensuring quality and adherence to DS Smith processes. The role reports to the Shift Team Leader and supports team productivity with good housekeeping and proactive problem solving.

Shift patterns are 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 06:30-15:30 and Fri 06:30-12:30, with an unpaid lunch and short AM break. Start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform manual handling.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run machines following DS Smith processes.
• Ensure product quality meets DS Smith standards.
• Maintain and operate own machine to contribute to team productivity.
• Participate in maintenance and housekeeping.
• Support the team and drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Manual Handling

Health & Safety awareness

IT literacy

Proactive

Shift work flexibility

Job description

Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Porth?

We have a temporary Operator role available within DS Smith's Porth site. DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety.

Role: Machine Operative

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Ynyshir Rd, Porth CF39 0AT

Rate: £13.78ph

Contract length: Temp ongoing

Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 06:30-15:30 and Fri 06:30-12:30 (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break)

Start: ASAP (within 1 week)

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
• Setting up and running of machines, adhering to DS Smith processes at all times
• Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards
• Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
• Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
• Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same

Essential requirements:

• Good level of verbal and written communication
• Manual Handling
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time
• Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative
• Good level of IT literacy
• Flexibility towards shift work and overtime

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• 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, DBS check and reference check.