Machine Operative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Louth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive online discounts

Referral bonus

Career progression

EAP

Job summary

DS Smith in Louth is seeking a Production Operative to operate and maintain production machinery at the Grimsby Road site. The role offers 42 hours per week across two days and two nights, with a 3-month contract potentially extending.

Staff benefits include health and safety compliance, on-site safety training, and opportunities for progression. Shifts run 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00 with overtime paid at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proactive, reliable and team oriented.
• Aware of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping per BRC.
• Monitor product quality to meet standards.
• Follow maintenance schedules and log issues in SAP.
• Complete training and safety documents.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with team and support improvements.
• Able to work all shifts and stand long hours.
• Manual handling and lifting as required.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Production env

Team player

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Operative? Maybe you have experience as a Machine Operative?

Are you based in or around Louth?

We have an Operative role available within DS Smiths Louth site. DS Smith are an international packaging company that focuses on sustainable and plastic free packaging. The successful applicant will be someone with previous experience within a Manufacturing environment and considers themselves to be proactive, reliable and a team player.

Role:

Production Operative

Location:

Louth, Grimsby Road

• OT is paid at 1.5x (£20.72) 6pm friday to 6am monday. Any other OT is paid at 1.33x (£18.37).

Contract length: 3 months (likely to be extended)

Shifts: X2 days, X2 nights and X4 off (42 hours per week, paid breaks)

Days are 06:00-18:00 and nights are 18:00-06:00

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain production machinery

Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards, adhering to BRC regulations

Monitor product quality to meet high standards

Follow maintenance schedules and report issues through the internal SAP system

Complete training and safety awareness documents

Ensure health & safety protocols are followed at all times

Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement efforts

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (2+ years)

Ability to work to all elements of the shift pattern

Able to be on foot for long periods of time and conduct manual handling including lifting and bending

Good verbal and written communication

Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

CV advice and editing support

Exclusive online discounts for restaurants and retail stores

Opportunity to earn £25 for referring a friend*

Progression opportunities into permanent roles

Employee Assistance Programme providing financial, physical and mental health support

Does this role sound interesting?

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check, Medical check and reference check.