Machine Operative

Do you have previous Manufacturing/production/Warehouse experience? Or do you fancy a career change?

Do you live within travelling distance to Blunham?

If so, this opportunity could be the right one for you! DS Smith in Blunham are currently looking for 7 Machine Operatives

Role: Machine/Production Operative

Location: DS Smith, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour with over time available

Contract length: Temp - perm depending on performance

Shift Patterns: 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights and weekends)

A typical working pattern would look similar to this:

WK1: Day shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK2: Day shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

WK3: Night shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK4: Night shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

Responsibilities

• Managing the setting and running of machinery
• Keeping work area and machines clean and tidy
• Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
• Quality checking product
• Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
• Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements

• Can do attitude
• Willing to learn and develop
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
• Able to conduct manual handling
• The flexibility to work all shifts mentioned (nights and weekends)

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

skills

Flexibility

qualifications

English, Maths