Assembly Operative

Employer: Randstad Delivery (GBS)

Location: Smethwick, West Midlands (Region), GB

Salary: GBP 13.87

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sector: Transport & Logistics

Job Description

Do you have experience within a Manufacturing environment? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Smethwick? We have a temporary role available within DS Smith's Smethwick site to help support a Christmas project. Role: Assembly Operative Location: DS Smith, Summit Crescent, Smethwick,West Midlands. B66 1BT Rate: £13.87ph Contract length: 21st October - 15th December Shift Patterns: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3pm Start: 21st October Responsibilities: Assembly of cardboard boxes, profiling, glueing, stapling. Reporting to the Shift Team Leader and following their direction as required Ensuring the quality of product produced is to DS Smith standards Helping the team to achieve productivity goals and being part of improvement initiatives 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 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 Flexibility towards shift work and overtime Own safety shoes/boots or trainers 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 Business in relation to this vacancy.

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