Production Operative

Randstad Employment Bureau; Sandy; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

CV editing support

Restaurant and retail discounts

Job summary

DS Smith in Blunham is hiring 16 Machine/ Production Operatives to start 14 September. Located at DS Smith, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, the role offers a rate of £15.96 per hour with overtime available and a temp-to-perm path based on performance.

Shift patterns are 12-hour cycles from 6:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 06:00, including days, nights, and weekends. Responsibilities include running machinery, quality checks, and adhering to safety and customer demands.

Qualifications

• Can do attitude.
• Willing to learn and develop.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable being on foot for long periods.
• Able to conduct manual handling.
• Flexibility to work all shifts (nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Managing the setting and running of machinery.
• Keeping work area and machines clean and tidy.
• Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times.
• Quality checking product.
• Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner.
• Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager.

Skills

Can do attitude

Willing to learn

Experience in production/manufacturing

Verbal and written communication

Stamina

Manual handling

Shift flexibility

Job description

Do you have previous Manufacturing/production/Warehouse experience? Or do you fancy a career change?

Do you live within travelling distance to Blunham?

If so, this opportunity could be the right one for you! DS Smith in Blunham are currently looking for 16 Machine Operatives (6 perm positions & 10 temp for 6 months)

Role: Machine/Production Operative

Location: DS Smith, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour with over time available

Contract length: Temp - perm depending on performance - Start date 14th September

Shift Patterns: 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights and weekends)

A typical working pattern would look similar to this:

WK1: Day shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK2: Day shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

WK3: Night shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK4: Night shift: Mon, Tue’s off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

Responsibilities:

• Managing the setting and running of machinery
• Keeping work area and machines clean and tidy
• Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
• Quality checking product
• Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
• Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements:

• Can do attitude
• Willing to learn and develop
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
• Able to conduct manual handling
• The flexibility to work all shifts mentioned (nights and weekends)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts