Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Machine Operative
Machine Operative at Randstad Delivery (GBS), based in Bedford, South East England, paying £15.96 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £15.96 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Bedford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Production Operative
Bang in line with the market for production operative
Reference 57492031
About the role
Do you have previous Manufacturing/production/Warehouse experience? Or do you fancy a career change?
Do you live within travelling distance to Blunham?
If so, this opportunity could be the right one for you! DS Smith in Blunham are currently looking for 7 Machine Operatives
Role: Machine/Production Operative
Location: DS Smith, South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH
Rate: £15.96 per hour with over time available
Contract length: Temp - perm depending on performance
Shift Patterns: 6:00 AM/PM to 6:00 PM/AM (12-hour shifts including Days, Nights and weekends)
A typical working pattern would look similar to this:
WK1: Day shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work
WK2: Day shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off
WK3: Night shift: Mon, Tues work - Weds, Thurs off - Fri, Sat, Sun work
WK4: Night shift: Mon, Tues off - Weds, Thurs work - Fri, Sat, Sun off
Responsibilities:
- Managing the setting and running of machinery
- Keeping work area and machines clean and tidy
- Working in line with Health and Safety guidance and processes at all times
- Quality checking product
- Adhering to customer demands in a timely manner
- Completing any other duties relevant to the department as requested by the shift manager
Essential requirements:
- Can do attitude
- Willing to learn and develop
- Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment desirable
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Comfortable being on foot for long periods of time
- Able to conduct manual handling
- The flexibility to work all shifts mentioned (nights and weekends)
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
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 57492031 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 7 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad Delivery (GBS)
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