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🏢 DS Smith 📍 Louth, England 💼 Company - Public
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£25,783 - £32,034
£2,149 - £2,670 / mo
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Location Base
Louth, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Our DS Smith site at Northfields in Louth, Lincolnshire is looking for Production Operatives to join our team.

The role is to operate on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days 6am-6pm, 2 nights 6pm-6am) across Production Machines, the post is for 42 hours per week however there may be potential for overtime.
Key responsibilities include;
  • To be accountable for own and others health and safety whilst at work, operating in line with SSOW (safe systems of work) and company procedures to enable a safe working environment.
  • To raise any unsafe acts seen immediately with individual(s) concerned and immediate reporting of health and safety incidents to management.
  • To be responsible for the operation of machinery to ensure efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised.
  • Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met.
  • Ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly and in line with the planned maintenance schedule. Support and assist with improvement initiatives.
Candidate profile Desirable would be:
  • Experience of running high speed production/packaging equipment.
  • Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent Health & Safety awareness.
  • Competency in Quality Standards & reporting procedures.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Self-Motivated
  • An understanding of paper & packaging process.
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Fork Lift Truck Licence & Experience
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Louth, England
Eligibility: Verified Employer Direct Placement
Schedule: Company - Public
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