Do you have experience within a Production or Manufacturing environment? Are you based in or around Devizes?

We have a temporary Production Operative role available within DS Smith’s Packaging site in Devizes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive. 

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)

Overtime available OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour 
OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM) 
 OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat PM and Sun)

Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 on a rotation

The successful applicant must be able to do all of these shifts 

Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend to 6 months 

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith’s clientele

• Ensuring efficiency is maximised and downtime is minimised 

• Working to and achievement productivity and performance targets as set by management 

• Ensuring consistent and quality standards are met at all times

• Maintaining and cleaning in line with the planned maintenance schedule 

• Labelling product and stacking this on pallets 

• Scanning product and maintaining an efficient inventory 

• Working in line with a safe systems of work (SSOW)

• Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation

• Consider themselves to be a good team player, motivated and quality conscious 

• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time and conduct manual handling

• FLT License (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• Paid holiday

• Free onsite parking 

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 

• Competitive rates of pay 

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