Night Shift 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 on the night shift. The role suits individuals with proven machinery experience in fast-paced manufacturing, who can quickly contribute to a high-performing night team.

Role focuses on safe operation, efficiency and quality, with opportunities to work across multiple machine types and production processes, supporting continuous improvement in a global packaging business.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Experience delivering production targets and meeting quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and take corrective action.
• Willingness to learn and develop multi-skilled capability across assets.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

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 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.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health & safety

Production targets

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Job description

Reporting to: Shift Manager

Salary: starting at £39,556,79

Shift Pattern: 10pm – 6am Sunday to Thursday.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Nights Production Operative to join our Packaging site in Hinckley. This is not an entry-level position. We’re seeking individuals with proven experience operating machinery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment who can quickly become a valued member of our Night shift production team.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing assets operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Ideally, you’ll have experience working across multiple machine types and be confident adapting to different production processes. We are looking for someone who enjoys learning new skills, embraces continuous improvement, and is keen to develop their career within a global manufacturing business.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be responsible for operating equipment safely, following established Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and contributing to a positive safety culture where risks and concerns are proactively identified and addressed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring production machinery safely and efficiently
• Maximising machine performance whilst minimising downtime and waste
• Carrying out machine set-up, changeovers, adjustments, and basic fault-finding
• Working across multiple production assets and developing multi-skilled capability
• Performing routine cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance activities
• Ensuring products consistently meet customer quality standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet production targets and business objectives
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records

What We’re Looking For

_ Essential Experience & Skills _

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, or 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
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn new machines and processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Flexible approach and willingness to develop multi-skilled capability across production assets

_ Desirable Experience _

• Experience within corrugated packaging, print, paper, converting, FMCG, or similar manufacturing environments
• Experience operating multiple machine types or production lines
• Mechanical aptitude and experience supporting basic machine maintenance activities
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience