Production Operative
Trainee Production Technician - if you have applied for this position at Ralegh, Manby within the
previous 6 months, please do not re-apply.
Based in Manby
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Trainee Production Technician with Ralegh, part of the DS Smith Packaging Group. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in manufacturing and learning the tool-making trade within the corrugated packaging industry.
You will be working as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that produces high quality, bespoke tooling to support packaging production. We provide regular training and guidance to support your development and learning in the craft of toolmaking with opportunities for progression and skill development over time. You will also work with the team to always contribute to safe standards of work.
If you are looking to start your career in manufacturing, with clear progression within a friendly and supportive team – then we might be looking for you
About you
• No previous experience required – full training will be provided
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good team player with attention to detail
• Ability to reliably travel to our site in Manby
• Flexibility to work a two-shift pattern, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime when required
Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
Location: A full time, site-based role at our site in Manby (shift pattern based around 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, with a shorter shift on Fridays). Starting salary £27,571.20.
About us
We 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 65,000 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
Fair recruitment at DS Smith
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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