Production Operative

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DS Smith Wirral is recruiting a Production Operative and FLT Driver Cover to help run safe, efficient production in a busy packaging operation. You will support daily tasks, uphold SSOW and safety procedures, report hazards, and strive to meet productivity and quality targets. In holidays and peak periods you may assist with loading and unloading vehicles and feeding materials to machinery while liaising with the office. Preferred experience includes corrugated board manufacturing and FLT operation, plus basic maths and a counterbalance licence. Key traits are a safety-first mindset, self-motivation, clear communication, and flexible teamwork. 39.5 hour week Mon-Thu 8.00-16.30, Fri 8.00-13.30.

Join our team at DS Smith Wirral and play a key role in delivering high- quality production!

We're looking for a motivated Production Operative to support our manufacturing operations. You'll help ensure smooth production processes, maintain safety standards, and achieve performance targets.

Main Responsibilities will include:

Take responsibility for your own and others' health & safety, following SSOW (Safe System of Work) and company procedures.

Immediately report any unsafe acts or incidents to management

Meet productivity and quality targets consistently

Carry out daily warehouse and production activities

During holidays and buys periods assist in loading and unloading vehicles, feeding machinery with material whilst liaising with the office.

About you

Minimum requirements

Safet First mindset

Self-Motivated, positive, and enthusiastic

Strong Communications Skills (Verbal and written)

Team player with a quality- focused approach

Flexible and open to multi-skilled working and constructive challenge

Preferred experience

Background in corrugated board manufacturing (ideal but not essential)

Previous experience in production machine and FLT operations

Basic Maths skills for inventory tasks

Counterbalance licence

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme, life assurance and income protection

Salary Sacrifice electric car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Parking

Location: Wirral

Working hours: 39.5 Hours - Mon - Thu 8.00 - 16.30 Friday 8.00 - 13.30

About us

We're DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovative, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America