We are recruiting for Cutting Operatives in our production area. You will work within a team in a fast-paced environment reporting to the Shift Manufacturing Manager. You will be responsible for the operation of the Die Cutting Machinery. We are looking for candidates with experience of the following cutting machines: XL platen, Small Youngshin, Large Youngshin, Elitron, and Gullitone. No experience? No worries, we are happy to train the right person.
Health and safety is a very important aspect within our business, and you will be accountable for your own and others' health and safety whilst at work, operating within the DS Smith safe systems of work guidelines.
Within your role as a Cutting Operative, you are key to ensuring that productivity is exceptional, and your attention to detail ensures that the quality of the work leads to minimal errors and satisfied clients while working within tight deadlines. You need to ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks on the machines are planned to ensure maximum output.
The role requires you to work with a variety of personnel within your area of production and collaborate with teams in other departments across the site.
About you
* Preferred experience but not essential, as training will be given, working with and operating industrial machinery within a manufacturing environment.
* Preferred experience but not essential, as training will be given, working with die cutting machinery and understanding job specifications.
* Working knowledge of good health and safety practices.
* Proven experience of working towards KPIs and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to make informed decisions.
Benefits
* Pension
* Life assurance and income protection
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme and other shopping discounts
* Learning and development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
Location and hours
Location: Ely – On site, Monday to Friday
Hours: Mon to Fri - 40 hours rotating pattern 0600-1400 / 1400-2200 or permanent nights Mon – Fri – 40 hours 22:00-06:00
About us
We’re DS Smith, 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. We operate in more than 30 countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions to meet our customers' needs. Our industry is transforming, and we’re building a team to drive change across Europe and North America.
To fulfill 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, bringing different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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