Assembly Operative

Randstad Delivery; Wattstown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV editing help

Dedicated team support

Paid holiday

Online discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus £300

Career progression

Competitive pay

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging, Porth site, is seeking a Machine Operative for a temporary ongoing position. You will be responsible for setting up and operating production machines, ensuring product quality and maintaining equipment.

The role is based in Porth with a 40-hour week, Monday to Thursday 06:30–15:30 and Friday 06:30–12:30, starting ASAP. A proactive, safety-conscious approach and good IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual handling.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Able to stand for long periods during shifts.
• Proactive, able to use own initiative.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Flexible with shift patterns and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run machines while following DS Smith processes.
• Ensure produced products meet DS Smith quality standards.
• Maintain and operate own designated machine with pride.
• Support the team to achieve productivity goals and participate in improvement initiatives.
• Carry out weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per schedules.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to UK Health and Safety requirements at all times and promote safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Manual Handling

UK Health and Safety legislation

Standing for long periods

Proactive initiative

IT literacy

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.