Conversion Machine Technician

DS Smith Plc; West Stow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

ShareSave Scheme

Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps

Annual health assessments

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

DS Smith Plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Operator to support the production team by setting and running machines, ensuring quality, and meeting production targets. You will work on a 12-hour shift pattern, days and nights, reporting to Shift Managers and collaborating with colleagues to maintain safety and efficiency.

DS Smith values sustainability and offers a range of benefits including a subsidised canteen, pension, cycle-to-work and growth opportunities within a global

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and shift work.
• Ability to communicate and work well within a team.
• Willingness to follow DS Smith standards on health & safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set and run production machines to meet targets and quality standards.
• Assist in achieving quality standards and timely production.
• Report to Shift Managers and work with teams on multiple machines to gain training and growth.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Ability to follow objectives

Documentation of processes

Initiative

Manufacturing experience

Shift work experience

Job description

Machine Operator

The DS Smith Production team are a dynamic and skilled mix of professionals who focus on delivering machine products, delivering on operational targets and performance whilst working to delight our customers by showcasing our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions - The Production team are fundamental to our business success, our biggest department and filled with highly skilled, highly experienced individuals!

As a valued team member you will be asked to play a vital role in supporting the Operator in the setting and running of the machines. You will assist in achieving quality standards on all work produced and delighting our customers by producing high quality product, in a timely manner. We work together to ensure that our work is technically correct and the right process has been followed to achieve customer requirements.

Health & Safety is our number one priority and as such an important part of the role will be to work in line with all current policies and procedures to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.

You will report directly to the Shift Managers however will work closely with the Teams on various machines to receive the training you need to become a successful Operator and grow the internal promotions.

About you

• Work in line with DS Smith standards at all times including but not limited to Health & Safety and Quality
• Able to communicate and work well within a team
• Able to understand and achieve objectives
• Document good ways of working and work to these as standard
• Able to work on your own initiatives
• Some experience of manufacturing and shift work

Benefits

• Subsidised canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• ShareSave Scheme
• Wellbeing / Digicare+ Apps
• Annual health assessmentsFree on-site parking
• Referral programme

Location:

• Fordham, Newmarket on a 12 hour shift pattern, days & nights rotation starting either 06:00 or 18:00.

About us

We’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.