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Machine Operator

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 15.96 - 15.96 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK44, Blunham, Central Bedfordshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Are you ready to rev up your career in 2026? We're searching for ambitious, hands-on individuals eager to master new skills and become key players in a leading manufacturing operation. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to train on state-of-the-art machinery, develop sought-after expertise, and build a solid foundation for your future! If you thrive on learning and want to see your skills grow every day, then step onto the production floor with us!

Role: Machine/Production Operative

Location: DS Smith, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH

Rate: £15.96 per hour with over time available

Contract length: Temp - perm depending on performance

Shift Patterns: 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights and weekends)

A typical working pattern would look similar to this:

WK1: Day shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK2: Day shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

WK3: Night shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work

WK4: Night shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off

Responsibilities:

  * Managing the setting and running of machinery

  * Keeping work area and machines clean and tidy

  * Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times

  * Quality checking product

  * Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner

  * Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager

Essential requirements:

  * Can do attitude

  * Willing to learn and develop

  * Previous experience in a production/manufactuirng environment desirable

  * Strong verbal and written communication

  * Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time

  * Able to conduct manual handling

  * The flexibility to work all shifts mentioned (nights and weekends)

Benefits:

  * Advice and editing on your current CV

  * Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

  * Paid holiday

  * Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

  * Chance to receive £25* 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 and reference check

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