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DS Smith Packaging - Machine Operator
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Machine Operator

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£30,850 - £33,100 / year
£2,571 - £2,758 / mo Apply Now →
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FordhamAt DS Smith Fordham we are looking to hire Operatives to work in the Conversion department and assist with the day-to-day...

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Fordham

At DS Smith Fordham we are looking to hire Operatives to work in the Conversion department and assist with the day-to-day running of our machines.

About the role

As a valued team member you will be asked to play a vital role in supporting the Operator in the setting and running of the machines. You will assist in achieving quality standards on all work produced and delighting our customers by producing high quality product, in a timely manner. We work together to ensure that our work is technically correct and the right process has been followed to achieve customer requirements.

Health & Safety is our number one priority and as such an important part of the role will be to work in line with all current policies and procedures to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.

You will report directly to the Shift Team Leader however will work closely with the Operators on various machines to receive the training you need to become a successful Assistant Operator.

About you

  • Work in line with DS Smith standards at all times including but not limited to Health & Safety and Quality
  • Able to communicate and work well within a team
  • Able to understand and achieve objectives
  • Document good ways of working and work to these as standard
  • Able to work on your own initiatives
  • Some experience of manufacturing and shift work

Benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Continental Shift Pattern
  • Shopping Discounts

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, potential temp-perm

Contract length: 6 months

Salary: Up to £33,000.00 per year, increasing with level progression

Benefits:

  • Discounted canteen
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute:

  • Newmarket, CB8 7TX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Salary: £30,850.00-£33,100.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Machine Operative

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Projected statutory deductions based on standard single-filer baseline tax regulations in the United Kingdom corridor.

Gross Annual Package £30,850 - £33,100
Est. Income Tax Band 20% Basic Rate Band
Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
Estimated Monthly Net £2,057 - £2,152 / mo
Regional Economics

Cost of Living (Newmarket, England)

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Est. Rent (1-Bed)
£1,100 - £1,750
Monthly Utilities
£140 - £210
Cost Index
112.5
Disposable Tier
Top 15% Rank
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