Production Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. DS Smith scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our team at DS Smith Wirral and play a key role in delivering high- quality production!
We're looking for a motivated Production Operative to support our manufacturing operations. You'll help ensure smooth production processes, maintain safety standards, and achieve performance targets.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Take responsibility for your own and others' health & safety, following SSOW (Safe System of Work) and company procedures.
Immediately report any unsafe acts or incidents to management
Meet productivity and quality targets consistently
Carry out daily warehouse and production activities
During holidays and buys periods assist in loading and unloading vehicles, feeding machinery with material whilst liaising with the office.
About you
Minimum requirements
Safet First mindset
Self-Motivated, positive, and enthusiastic
Strong Communications Skills (Verbal and written)
Team player with a quality- focused approach
Flexible and open to multi-skilled working and constructive challenge
Preferred experience
Background in corrugated board manufacturing (ideal but not essential)
Previous experience in production machine and FLT operations
Basic Maths skills for inventory tasks
Counterbalance licence
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme, life assurance and income protection
Salary Sacrifice electric car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Onsite Parking
Location: Wirral
Working hours: 39.5 Hours - Mon - Thu 8.00 - 16.30 Friday 8.00 - 13.30
About us
We're DS Smith, the company who are 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. Today we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovative, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America