Production Operative role available at Devizes, Wiltshire for DS Smith a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services worldwide.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a machine operating environment and considers themselves to be punctual, reliable and proactive.

* Role: Production Operative

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

* Rate: £13.61ph (increased to £14.13ph after 12 weeks), Overtime £20.41 for weekdays and £23.81(Sat AM) and £27.22ph (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

* Start: ASAP (once clear the interview and onboarding checks)

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

* Own transport to commute

* 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