Job Description
Are you ready to rev up your career in 2026? We're searching for ambitious, hands-on individuals eager to master new skills and become key players in a leading manufacturing operation. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to train on state-of-the-art machinery, develop sought-after expertise, and build a solid foundation for your future! If you thrive on learning and want to see your skills grow every day, then step onto the production floor with us!
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 for the right person
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 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
- Chance to receive £25 for referring a friend
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Competitive rates of pay
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
