Production Operative: Flexible Shifts, Training & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Diss; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development

24/7 family support

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Operative at our Diss site. This role involves a double days pattern with rotating start times and requires flexibility across shifts and areas. You will be part of a small team delivering hands-on production in a fast-paced environment.

We offer ongoing training, development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. Applicants with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn will fit well with our safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime when needed.
• Ability to follow processes and quality standards.
• Comfortable working with basic production data.
• Basic mechanical understanding would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety standards to keep yourself and teammates safe.
• Produce high-quality products and flag issues quickly.
• Hit daily production targets with your team.
• Maintain clean, organised work areas.
• Communicate effectively across shifts for smooth handovers.
• Support continuous improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Following processes

Numeracy

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Operative at our Diss site. This role involves a double days pattern with rotating start times and requires flexibility across shifts and areas. You will be part of a small team delivering hands-on production in a fast-paced environment.

We offer ongoing training, development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. Applicants with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn will fit well with our safety-focused culture.