Machine Operator - #192723

We are now recruiting for 2 x Machine Operatives 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)

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discounts

• Cycle to work scheme