Machine Operative

Driver Hire Borders; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging seeks a temporary Production Operative in Devizes for a 3-month contract, with the potential to extend to 6 months. Candidates must have experience in a production environment and will be responsible for operating machinery and ensuring safety and efficiency on the production line. Pay rates start at £13.61 per hour, with overtime available on weekends and the potential for permanent roles.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Free onsite parking

CV advice and editing

Exclusive online discounts

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment required.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation essential.
• Ability to be on feet for long periods and conduct manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating machinery for packaging products.
• Ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards.
• Maintaining equipment and inventory efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Quality Consciousness

Team Player

Tools

FLT License

Job description

Do you have experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Devizes?

We have a temporary Production Operative role available within DS Smith's Packaging site in Devizes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive.

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Rate: £13.61ph (increased to £14.13ph after 12 weeks)

Overtime available £20.42ph (Sat AM) and £27.22ph (Sat PM and Sun)

Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 on a rotation

The successful applicant must be able to do all of these shifts

Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend to 6 months

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith's clientele
• Ensuring efficiency is maximised and downtime is minimised
• Working to and achievement productivity and performance targets as set by management
• Ensuring consistent and quality standards are met at all times
• Maintaining and cleaning in line with the planned maintenance schedule
• Labelling product and stacking this on pallets
• Scanning product and maintaining an efficient inventory
• Working in line with a safe systems of work (SSOW)
• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Consider themselves to be a good team player, motivated and quality conscious
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time and conduct manual handling
• FLT License (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Free onsite parking
• 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, Medical check, Drug and Alcohol test and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.