Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment?
Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Newport?
We have a temporary Operator role available within DS Smith's Neath site. DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety.
Role: Operator
Location: DS Smith Packaging, DC Griffiths Way, Neath, SA11 1BT
Rate: £13.56ph
Contract length: Initially temporary with the view to offer a permanent position
Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 11.30am and afternoon shift 2pm and 10pm and Fri 11.30am - 5pm (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break)
Start: ASAP (within 1 week)
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
- Setting up and running of machines, adhering to DS Smith processes at all times
- Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards
- Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
- Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
- Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
- Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
- Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience (2+ years) within a Production or Manufacturing environment
- Machine operation experience (1+year)
- Good level of verbal and written communication
- Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
- Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time
- Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative
- Good level of IT literacy
- Flexibility towards shift work and overtime
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
- Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Competitive rates of pay
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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