We're looking for Production Operatives to join our Packaging division, producing corrugated packaging solutions for customers across the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Electronics and Industrial sectors. As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in ensuring our production lines operate safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. What You'll Be Doing Safely operating production machinery in line with company procedures and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Maximising efficiency and minimising downtime Achieving productivity, performance and quality targets Completing cleaning and routine maintenance tasks as scheduled Reporting faults, hazards and safety concerns Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site Safety First Health and Safety is our number one priority. You'll be expected to follow safe working practices, report hazards and incidents, and actively contribute to creating a safe working environment for everyone. What We're Looking For A strong commitment to safety Positive, self-motivated and enthusiastic attitude Good verbal and written communication skills A reliable team player Quality-focused with attention to detail Flexible approach to multi-skilled working Open-minded, adaptable and willing to challenge and be challenged Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement About us We’re DS Smith, a 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, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, 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. As a Safety‑first employer, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards across our operations. Our approach to safety means going beyond minimum legal requirements and focuses on continuously elevating how we work safely—every day, at every level. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a brief safety questionnaire as part of the selection process. This helps us ensure that everyone who joins our team shares our focus and commitment to design, operate and maintain injury-free workplaces for our employees and everyone who enters our facilities. 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 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.

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