Machine Operator

DS Smith Plc; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + BH

Pension & life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging is seeking a Machine Operative to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will operate production machinery, maintain safety and quality, and contribute to meeting daily targets.

The role requires 1 year of experience, and offers a 3-shift pattern (days, afternoons, nights) with competitive salary and benefits including holiday entitlement and pension support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/machine operating environment.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Meet productivity and quality targets.
• Adhere to safety procedures and SSOW.
• Carry out maintenance and cleaning tasks according to schedule.
• Support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production/machine operating

Self-motivation

Team enthusiasm

Problem solving

Safety focus

Communication skills

1 year experience

Job description

We are now recruiting for a Machine Operative to join us on a permanent term. Reporting to the Shift Manager this role will ensure that we achieve our business goals across DS Smith Packaging.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management
• 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.
• To ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives

Hours of work:

The site operates a 3-shift rotation pattern (short shift on Friday's) of:

• Dayshift: 6am - 2.00pm
• Afternoons: 2.00pm - 10.00pm
• Nights: 10.00pm - 6am

Experience and Key Attributes required:

• Experience of working in a production/machine operating environment
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Enthusiasm to join our expanding team
• The drive to rise to challenges and good problem solving abilities
• The desire to progress within a Company that values its employees and puts safety first
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme