About The Role

We are now recruiting for a Machine Operative to join us on a permanent term. Reporting to the Shift Manager this role will ensure that we achieve our business goals across DS Smith Packaging.

Key Accountabilities

Be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
Raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management
Be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
To ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives

Hours of work

The site operate a 3 shift rotation pattern (short shift on Friday's) of

Dayshift: 6am - 1.15pm
Afternoons: 1.15pm - 10.45pm
Nights: 10.45pm - 6am

Experience and Key Attributes required

Experience of working in a production/machine operating environment
Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
Enthusiasm to join our expanding team
The drive to rise to challenges and good problem solving abilities
The desire to progress within a Company that values its employees and puts safety first
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Experience: 1 year (Preferred)