Production Operative

DS Smith; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging company based in Devizes is looking for a Production Operative to ensure safe operation of machinery and maximize productivity. You’ll be responsible for maintaining quality standards and supporting improvement initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. Join a global leader committed to creating more sustainable packaging solutions, working collaboratively towards a safe and effective environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for health, safety, and safe operation of machinery.
• Achieve productivity and performance targets.
• Support improvement initiatives when needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Quality conscious

Job description

Production Operative page is loaded## Production Operativeremote type: Site Baseretlocations: Devizestime type: Full timeposted on: Slået op for 2 dage sidentime left to apply: Slutdato: 31. januar 2026 (Der kan stadig ansøges i 16 dage)job requisition id: R-12411We are looking for a Production Operative to join the team and play a vital role in achieving the business goals of our Packaging division, which produces corrugated packaging solutions for a range of customers in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors.Health & Safety is our number one priority and therefore you will be accountable for your own health and the health and safety of others, operating in line with safe systems of work (SSOW) and company procedures, immediately raising any unsafe acts with those concerned and reporting health and safety incidents to management, to ultimately help create a safe working environment for all.You will be responsible for the safe operation of machinery, ensuring efficiencies are maximised and downtime is minimised. You will have set productivity and performance targets to achieve, ensuring that consistent quality standards are met, and you will need to ensure that maintenance and cleaning tasks are carried out correctly, in line with the planned maintenance schedule. We’d also like for you to support and assist with improvement initiatives, as and when they arise.*Minimum requirements:** Puts safety first* Self-motivated, positive, enthusiastic* Good communication skills, both verbal and written* Good Team Player* Quality conscious* Positive approach to multi-skilled working* To be open minded, flexible to challenge and the ability to challenge and be challengedWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.