Operative/ FLT Driver Randstad Delivery (GBS)

Student Pages Media Group Limited; Louth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV advice and editing support

Exclusive online discounts

Refer a friend £300

Progression into permanent roles

Opportunity to gain FLT licence

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

DS Smith are seeking an experienced Production Operative/FLT Driver for our Louth site. The role is initially a temporary 3-month contract with 42 hours per week across 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off. Pay is £13.81 per hour with overtime paid at 1.5x (£20.72) from Friday 6pm to Monday 6am and 1.33x (£18.37) for other OT.

Start ASAP. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring hygiene and safety, monitoring quality, and using a FLT counterbalance to move

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (2+ years).
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle due to the shift pattern.
• Ability to work to all elements of the shift pattern.
• Able to be on foot for long periods of time and conduct manual handling including lifting and bending.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Sound IT literacy.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards, adhering to BRC regulations
• Monitor product quality to meet high standards
• Operating FLT counterbalance as required to move product around the factory and warehouse
• Follow maintenance schedules and report issues through the internal SAP system
• Complete training and safety awareness documents
• Ensure health & safety protocols are followed at all times
• Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Manufacturing experience

FLT Counterbalance

Driving Licence

Manual handling

Health and safety

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Operative?

Maybe you have experience as a Machine Operative?

Are you based in or around Louth?

We have an initially temporary Operative role available within DS Smiths Louth site. DS Smith are an international packaging company that focuses on sustainable and plastic free packaging. The successful applicant will be someone with previous experience within a Manufacturing environment and considers themselves to be proactive, reliable and a team player.

Role: Operative/ FLT DriverLocation: Louth, Grimsby Road, Northfields,Louth,LN11 0LA

Rate: £13.81 per hr, OT is paid at 1.5x (£20.72) 6pm Friday to 6am Monday. Any other OT is paid at 1.33x (£18.37).

Contract length: 3 months initially Shifts: X2 days, X2 nights and X4 off (42 hours per week, paid breaks)

Days are 06:00-18:00 and nights are 18:00-06:00

Start: ASAP (within one week)

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain production machinery
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards, adhering to BRC regulations
• Monitor product quality to meet high standards
• Operating FLT counterbalance as required to move product around the factory and warehouse
• Follow maintenance schedules and report issues through the internal SAP system
• Complete training and safety awareness documents
• Ensure health & safety protocols are followed at all times
• Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement efforts

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment (2+ years)
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle due to the shift pattern
• Ability to work to all elements of the shift pattern
• Able to be on foot for long periods of time and conduct manual handling including lifting and bending
• Good verbal and written communication
• Sound IT literacy
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• FLT Counterbalance licence (not essential)

Benefits:

• CV advice and editing support
• Exclusive online discounts for restaurants and retail stores
• Opportunity to earn £300 for referring a friend
• Progression opportunities into permanent rolesOpportunity to gain FLT licence
• Employee Assistance Programme providing financial, physical and mental health support

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check, Medical check and reference check.