Operative

Randstad Employment Bureau; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment support

Paid holiday entitlement

CV advice and editing services

Discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Randstad Employment Bureau is assisting DS Smith Featherstone in finding an operative with warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience. The role involves 12-hour day or night shifts on site at Featherstone, Wakefield, with a pay rate of £15.79 per hour.

The temporary position covers 13 shifts and requires reliable, punctual workers who can operate safely around machinery and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, production or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks over 12-hour shifts.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Manually placing pallets onto conveyors during floor maintenance.
• Assisting with picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods as required.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace around active machinery areas.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

We currently have a temporary role available within the DS Smith site at Featherstone. This role is ideal for someone with previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience.

Role: Operative

Location: DS Smith Featherstone, Commonside Lane, Featherstone, Wakefield, WF7 5DF

Pay Rate: £15.79 per hour

Duration: Temporary covering 13 x 12-hour shifts

Shift Schedule: We require temporary operatives to work 12-hour shifts (covering Day Shifts 06:00-18:00 and Night Shifts 18:00-06:00).

Main Responsibilities

• Manually placing pallets onto conveyors during floor maintenance.
• Assisting with picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods as required.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace around active machinery areas.
• Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual handling tasks over 12-hour shifts.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent punctuality.
• Good communication skills and team working capabilities.

Benefits & Support

• Dedicated recruitment team supporting you throughout your shifts.
• Paid holiday entitlement and competitive pay (£15.79/hr).
• Professional CV advice and editing services.
• Access to exclusive online retail and restaurant discounts.
• Opportunity to earn £300* via our candidate referral scheme.

All applicants will be subject to vetting checks, including Right to Work verification, health/medical checks, and reference checks.