Back Posted: Oct 14 2025

Production operator

Devizes, Wiltshire , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Manufacturing

Negotiable

Contract

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We're looking for a temporary Production Operative for DS Smith's packaging site in Devizes.

If you have production or manufacturing experience, particularly with machine operation, and are punctual, reliable, and proactive. Apply now !

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Rate: £14.47ph (increased to £14.99ph after 12 weeks)

Overtime available

OT 1.5 Weekdays: £21.71 per hour

OT 1.75 £25.32ph (Sat AM)

OT 2.0 £28.94ph (Sat PM and Sun)

Shifts: 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00 on a rotation

The successful applicant must be able to do all of these shifts

Contract length: 3 months initially with the view to extend to 6 months

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks)

Responsibilities:

Safely operating machinery to create packaging product for DS Smith's clientele
Ensuring efficiency is maximised and downtime is minimised
Working to and achievement productivity and performance targets as set by management
Ensuring consistent and quality standards are met at all times
Maintaining and cleaning in line with the planned maintenance schedule
Labelling product and stacking this on pallets
Scanning product and maintaining an efficient inventory
Working in line with a safe systems of work (SSOW)
Adhering to UK Health and Safety legislation at all times

Essential requirements:

Previous experience within a production or manufacturing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
Consider themselves to be a good team player, motivated and quality conscious
Able to be on your feet for long periods of time and conduct manual handling
FLT License (desirable)

Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Free onsite parking
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay

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

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

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

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-185330
Position Type: Contract
Applicants: 0
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