Assembly Operative

Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Porth? We have a temporary Operator role…

Pay rate £13.78/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 October 2026

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Do you have experience within a production or Manufacturing environment?

Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Porth?

We have a temporary Operator role available within DS Smith's Porth site. DS Smith is an international plastic free packaging provider. The successful applicant will be someone who has previous machine operation experience and good awareness of Health and Safety.

Role: Machine Operative

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Ynyshir Rd, Porth CF39 0AT

Rate: £13.78ph

Contract length: Temp ongoing

Shift Patterns: 40 hours per week, Mon-Thu 06:30-15:30 and Fri 06:30-12:30 (unpaid 30 minute lunch and paid 15 minute AM break)

Start: ASAP (within 1 week)

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required
Setting up and running of machines, adhering to DS Smith processes at all times
Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards
Taking pride in the operation and upkeep of own designated machine
Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives
Conducting weekly and monthly machine maintenance as per maintenance schedules
Maintaining highest possible standard of housekeeping
Adhering to UK Health and Safety at all times and encouraging others to do the same Essential requirements:

Good level of verbal and written communication
Manual Handling
Strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
Ability to conduct manual handling and be standing for long periods of time
Proactive nature and ability to work upon own initiative
Good level of IT literacy
Flexibility towards shift work and overtime Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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