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Randstad CPE; Ackton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment team

Paid holiday entitlement

CV advice and editing services

Exclusive online retail and restaurant

Referral scheme £300

Job summary

DS Smith Featherstone is seeking temporary Operatives to manually place pallets on conveyors, assist with picking, packing and loading, and keep a safe, clean workspace around active machinery on 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00). The ideal candidate has warehouse or production experience, good teamwork and reliability, and the stamina for long manual duties.

The role offers £15.79 per hour, paid holiday, CV advice, exclusive discounts, and a chance to earn £300 via a

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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.
• Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.