Machine Operative

DS Smith

Kilburn CP

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

4 days ago

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DS Smith pension scheme

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Job summary

DS Smith in Belper is seeking Machine Operatives to join our Packaging division. You will operate manufacturing machinery, ensure safety and quality, and support improvements. The role emphasises health and safety, teamwork, and meeting production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be proactive, flexible, and able to work to SSOW and site procedures while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and maintenance.

Qualifications

Health & Safety focused work style.
Ability to follow safe systems of work (SSOW).
Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

Operate machinery safely to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
Maintain and clean equipment according to the maintenance schedule.
Aim for set productivity and quality targets.
Support improvement initiatives as required.
Ensures safe working practices and reports hazards.

Skills

Health & Safety

SSOW

Team player

Communication

Multi-skilled

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for Machine Operatives to join the team at our Belper site and play a vital role in achieving the business goals of our Packaging division, which produces corrugated packaging solutions for a range of customers in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors. Health & Safety is our number one priority and therefore you will be accountable for your own health and the health and safety of others, operating in line with safe systems of work (SSOW) and company procedures, immediately raising any unsafe acts with those concerned and reporting health and safety incidents to management, to ultimately help create a safe working environment for all. You will be responsible for the safe operation of machinery, ensuring efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised. You will have set productivity and performance targets to achieve, ensuring that consistent quality standards are met, and you will need to ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly, in line with the planned maintenance schedule. We'd also like for you to support and assist with improvement initiatives, as and when they arise.,

To be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
To raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management.
To be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives.
Puts safety first
Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Good Team Player
Quality conscious
Positive approach to multi-skilled working
To be open minded, flexible to challenge and the ability to challenge and be challenged