Conversion Machine Technician - L1

DS Smith; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

ShareSave Scheme

Annual health assessments

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

DS Smith in Newmarket is seeking a Conversion Machine Technician to support Operators in machine setup and operation. This role is fundamental in achieving quality standards while ensuring health and safety practices are followed. The ideal candidate will be a team player and have some manufacturing experience.

Benefits include a company pension scheme, employee discounts, and subsidized canteen. DS Smith values diversity and encourages applications from all candidates.

Qualifications

• Able to work within a team and communicate effectively.
• Capable of understanding and achieving operational objectives.
• Experience in manufacturing and shift work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operator in setting and running machines.
• Ensure quality standards on all products produced.
• Follow health and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Quality standards

Job description

## Conversion Machine Technician - L1Applyremote type: Site Basedlocations: Newmarkettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-12923Conversion Machine Technician L1The 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 workBenefits* 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 programmeLocation:* Fordham, Newmarket on a 12 hour shift pattern, days & nights rotation starting either 06:00 or 18:00.About usWe’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.