Production Operative

Total Marketing Support Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking Production Operatives to join our Packaging division, producing corrugated packaging solutions for customers across FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors. You will help operate production lines safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The role involves operating machinery in line with SSOW, minimising downtime, meeting productivity and quality targets, performing cleaning and

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and following Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable team player with attention to detail and a flexible, multi-skilled approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating production machinery in line with company procedures and SSOW.
• Maximising efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Achieving productivity, performance and quality targets.
• Completing cleaning and routine maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Reporting faults, hazards and safety concerns.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive mindset

Job description

We're looking for Production Operatives to join our Packaging division, producing corrugated packaging solutions for customers across the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors.As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring our production lines operate safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.What You'll Be DoingSafely operating production machinery in line with company procedures and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)Maximising efficiency and minimising downtimeAchieving productivity, performance and quality targetsCompleting cleaning and routine maintenance tasks as scheduledReporting faults, hazards and safety concernsSupporting continuous improvement initiatives across the siteSafety FirstHealth and Safety is our number one priority. You'll be expected to follow safe working practices, report hazards and incidents, and actively contribute to creating a safe working environment for everyone.What We're Looking ForA strong commitment to safetyPositive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitudeGood verbal and written communication skillsA reliable team playerQuality-focused with attention to detailFlexible approach to multi-skilled workingOpen-minded, adaptable and willing to challenge and be challengedProactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvementAbout usWe’re DS Smith, a company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.As a Safety‑first employer, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards across our operations. Our approach to safety means going beyond minimum legal requirements and focuses on continuously elevating how we work safely—every day, at every level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief safety questionnaire as part of the selection process. This helps us ensure that everyone who joins our team shares our focus and commitment to design, operate and maintain injury-free workplaces for our employees and everyone who enters our facilities.