Night Shift Multi-Skilled Production Technician

DS Smith Europe; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Europe in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Nights Production Operative for our packaging site. This role requires proven machinery operation within a fast-paced environment and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The successful candidate will join a night shift team, contribute to continuous improvement, and help ensure peak asset performance while maintaining accurate production records. This is not an entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety knowledge within a factory setting.
• Experience working to production targets and quality standards.
• Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and take action.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maximise machine performance while minimising downtime and waste.
• Carry 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.
• 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.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health and safety

Production targets

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Multi-skilled capability

Job description

DS Smith Europe in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Nights Production Operative for our packaging site. This role requires proven machinery operation within a fast-paced environment and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The successful candidate will join a night shift team, contribute to continuous improvement, and help ensure peak asset performance while maintaining accurate production records. This is not an entry-level position.