Job Description
Founded in 1940, DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide. A member of the FTSE 100, we play a central role in Global Supply cycle across sectors including e-commerce, retail marketing, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.
As part of our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our “Now and Next” sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to a truly circular economy, delivering sustainable solutions for our customers and wider society.
We are recognised around the world for our innovation and for the quality of our packaging. We meet our customer’s needs by replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sit at the heart of what we do.
Over the past 80 years, our organisation has grown dramatically, as have our services and expertise. Headquartered in London, DS Smith now operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
To find out more about us, and apply for these roles, please visit our company website www.dssmith.com/careers
DS Smith Launceston are looking for Machine Operatives to join our team and play a vital role in achieving the business goals of our Packaging division, which produces corrugated packaging solutions for a range of customers in the E-Commerce, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors.
Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the safe operation of machinery, ensuring efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised. You will have set productivity and performance targets to achieve, ensuring that consistent quality standards are met, and you will need to ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly, in line with the planned maintenance schedule. We’d also like for you to support and assist with improvement initiatives, as and when they arise.
Health & Safety is our number one priority and therefore you will be accountable for your own health and the health and safety of others, operating in line with safe systems of work (SSOW) and company procedures, immediately raising any unsafe acts with those concerned and reporting health and safety incidents to management, to ultimately help create a safe working environment for all.
About you
Minimum requirements:
- Puts safety first
- Quality conscious
- Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic
- Positive approach to multi-skilled working
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good Team Player
- To be open minded, flexible to challenge and the ability to challenge and be challenged
Preferred requirements:
- Experience working in a production/machine operating environment
- Basic IT skills would be an advantage
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- DS Smith pension scheme and life assurance
- Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Retail discounts
- Electric Car Leasing Scheme
- On-site Canteen
- Occupational Health & virtual GP service
- Free eye test and flu vaccines
- Employee recognition schemes – Smithies UK
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Employee Sharesave Scheme
- Opportunities to progress within the business
- On-site car park
To apply for these roles, go to www.dssmith.com/careers
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
Appropriate risk assessments and precautions are in place and regularly reviewed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Launceston PL15 9HN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: R-3994