Operative

Operative

Date Posted: 2026-09-09T13:48:55

Location: Akroydon, West Yorkshire, GB, HX3 6

Application Deadline: 2026-10-20T03:16:42.71

Job Description

We currently have a temporary role available within the DS Smith site at Featherstone. This role is ideal for someone with previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience.

Role: Operative

Location: DS Smith Featherstone, Commonside Lane, Featherstone, Wakefield, WF7 5DF

Pay Rate: £15.79 per hour

Duration: Temporary covering 13 x 12-hour shifts

Shift Schedule: We require temporary operatives to work 12-hour shifts (covering Day Shifts 06:00-18:00 and Night Shifts 18:00-06:00).

Main Responsibilities

• Manually placing pallets onto conveyors during floor maintenance.
• Assisting with picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods as required.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace around active machinery areas.
• Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual handling tasks over 12-hour shifts.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent punctuality.
• Good communication skills and team working capabilities.

Benefits & Support

• Dedicated recruitment team supporting you throughout your shifts.
• Paid holiday entitlement and competitive pay (£15.79/hr).
• Professional CV advice and editing services.
• Access to exclusive online retail and restaurant discounts.
• Opportunity to earn £300
  • via our candidate referral scheme.

All applicants will be subject to vetting checks, including Right to Work verification, health/medical checks, and reference checks.

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

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Job DescriptionWe currently have a temporary role available within the DS Smith site at Featherstone. This role is ideal for someone with previous warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience.Role: OperativeLocation: DS Smith Featherstone, Commonside Lane, Featherstone, Wakefield, WF7 5DFPay Rate: £15.79 per hourDuration: Temporary covering 13 x 12-hour shiftsShift Schedule: We require temporary operatives to work 12-hour shifts (covering Day Shifts 06:00-18:00 and Night Shifts 18:00-06:00).Main Responsibilities Manually placing pallets onto conveyors during floor maintenance. Assisting with picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods as required. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace around active machinery areas. Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations at all times.Requirements Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment. Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual handling tasks over 12-hour shifts. Strong work ethic, reliability, and excellent punctuality. Good communication skills and team working capabilities.Benefits & Support Dedicated recruitment team supporting you throughout your shifts. Paid holiday entitlement and competitive pay (£15.79/hr). Professional CV advice and editing services. Access to exclusive online retail and restaurant discounts. Opportunity to earn £300

via our candidate referral scheme.All applicants will be subject to vetting checks, including Right to Work verification, health/medical checks, and reference checks.Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.