Night Shift Production Operative: Multi-Skilled & Safe

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

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.