Night Shift Multi-Skilled Production Operative

DS Smith Plc; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Plc in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Nights Production Operative to join our packaging site. This role is not entry-level and requires proven experience operating machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and high-quality output on a night shift. You will be responsible for operating equipment safely, setting up machines, performing basic fault-finding, and maintaining production records while supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety within a factory setting.
• Experience working to production targets and quality standards.
• Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maximise machine performance while minimising downtime and waste.
• Carrying out machine set-up, changeovers, adjustments, and basic fault-finding.
• Work across multiple production assets and develop multi-skilled capability.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensure products meet customer quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets and business objectives.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health & safety

Production targets

Troubleshooting

Team work

Quality standards

Job description

DS Smith Plc in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Nights Production Operative to join our packaging site. This role is not entry-level and requires proven experience operating machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and high-quality output on a night shift. You will be responsible for operating equipment safely, setting up machines, performing basic fault-finding, and maintaining production records while supporting continuous improvement