About the role We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join one of our team at Mercia Park, Swadlincote. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling various tasks within the warehouse, ensuring warehouse tasks are carried out efficiently whilst following all H&S procedures Main Responsibilities will 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 Achieve set productivity and performance targets ensuring consistent quality standards are met Carrying out daily warehouse and/or production activities About you Minimum requirements: Desirable - FLT License for Reach Truck & Counter Balance Experience in a warehouse or production environment Desirable - Familiarity with warehouse management systems Ability to conduct and carry out warehouse and production tasks effectively Ability to lift objects safely and effectively Good health and safety knowledge Basic maths skills for inventory tasks 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 Location: Swadlincote Working hours : Monday to Friday – AM and PM working shifts - One week rotation Monday to Friday Hourly Rate : between £14.45p (Level 1) & £15.87p (Level 2) 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, innovation, 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 To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria. LI-CE