Conversion Machine Technician - L1

DS Smith Plc; West Stow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; 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 is seeking a Conversion Machine Technician L1 for Fordham, Newmarket on a 12-hour shift pattern (days/nights) starting at 06:00 or 18:00. The role supports the Operator in setting and running conversion machines and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced packaging production environment.

You will work closely with teams, follow DS Smith standards, and participate in continuous improvement to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Work in line with DS Smith standards including 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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operator in setting and running machines
• Help achieve quality standards on all produced work
• Produce high quality product in a timely manner to meet customer requirements

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Goal setting

Documentation

Initiative

Job description

Conversion Machine Technician L1

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 assessments
• Free 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.