Hands-On Production Operator | Flexible Shifts & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Diss; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work

Training opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Diss is hiring a Production Operative to join our shift-based manufacturing team. You will work on a double days pattern and support daily production targets in a small, collaborative group.

We value health and safety, training, and personal development, with options for overtime and flexible working arrangements. Previous factory experience is helpful but not essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime when needed.
• Ability to follow processes and quality standards.
• Comfortable working with basic numbers and production data.
• Basic mechanical understanding would be an advantage.
• Previous factory or shift work experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow health & safety standards to keep yourself and teammates safe.
• Produce high-quality products and quickly flag any issues.
• Work with your team to hit daily production targets.
• Maintain clean, organised work areas.
• Communicate effectively across shifts for smooth handovers.
• Support continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Flexible shifts

Process adherence

Numerical literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Diss is hiring a Production Operative to join our shift-based manufacturing team. You will work on a double days pattern and support daily production targets in a small, collaborative group.

We value health and safety, training, and personal development, with options for overtime and flexible working arrangements. Previous factory experience is helpful but not essential; training will be provided.