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Production Operative

Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£12.08 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for a Production Operative - Single Face Roll Operator at DS Smith Packaging in Blunham, offering a rate of £12.08 per hour with paid breaks.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation.
  • The role requires a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player who can operate machinery safely and efficiently while meeting productivity targets.
  • The contract is initially temporary for three months, with the potential to become permanent, starting after a site tour on January 30, 2025.
  • Overtime is available at a rate of 1.5 times for hours over 42, with double time on Sundays.

Are you an experienced production operative? Do you consider yourself to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Blunham?

This role is ideal for someone with machine operating experience and a safety-first approach.

Role - Production Operative - Single Face Roll Operator

Location: DS Smith Packaging, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, United Kingdom

Rate: £12.08 per hour (paid breaks)

Shift: Mon-Thu 06:00-16:00

Overtime available, over 42 hours = OT 1 x1.5 Monday to Saturday and Double time on Sundays

Contract Length: Temp to Perm (3 months initially)

Start: Following a site tour on 30th January 2025, the view to start ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Operate machinery safely and efficiently
  • Ensure productivity and performance targets are met
  • Maintain consistent quality standards
  • Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks as per schedule
  • Adhere to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times
  • Support improvement initiatives as needed

Essential requirements:

  • Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
  • Good knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
  • Safety-focused with a positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Team player, quality-conscious, and adaptable to multi-skilled working

Benefits:

  • Paid holiday of 32 days per annum including Bank Holidays
  • Competitive rates of pay with the opportunity for progression
  • Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
  • Well being resources and access to well being specialists
  • Restaurant and retail discounts
  • Referral bonus of £300* for referring a friend

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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