Job Description:

Do you have previous Manufacturing/production 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 16 Machine Operatives (6 perm positions & 10 temp for 6 months) 

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