About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Data Administrator to join our team at the Business Service Centre in Caerphilly. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent global master data across multiple ERP systems and playing a key part in supporting business operations.
This is a great entry point into a corporate environment, offering hands-on experience with business systems and data used across an international organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and update global master data across various ERP systems
Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support efficient business processes
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data-related issues
Support ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed to maintain smooth operation
Starting Your Career
We welcome applications from school leavers or those at the beginning of their career who are eager to learn and develop new skills. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable office experience and build a long-term career in business operations and data management.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will have strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong team ethic, enjoying collaboration in a highly respected team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly to meet deadlines
Ideally, administration experience in a busy environment (not essential)
Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, where you’ll gain valuable experience in master data management. If you’re eager to learn and grow in a fast-moving business environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
A competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Study support and career development pathways
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Pension scheme, life assurance, income protection
Employee assistance programme and digital GP access
Cycle to work scheme and discounts on shopping, travel and more
Location: Caerphilly - Our office is open from 8am - 6pm and working hours will be within these times.
About us
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 65,000 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!
Fair recruitment at DS Smith
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.
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Skills Required
- Strong team ethic and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Administration experience in a busy environment
- Good computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications
DS Smith Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DS Smith and has not been reviewed or approved by DS Smith.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay to good across many roles, with some plants indicating competitive or above‑market hourly rates for operators and similar positions. This supports a broadly fair perception of base pay even as experiences vary by site.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include day‑one medical/vision and dental, employer HSA contributions, and 100% company‑paid life and short/long‑term disability, alongside an EAP. Some role descriptions also highlight mental‑health and fertility options.
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Retirement Support — Packages commonly reference a 401(k) with company match and, in some locations, pension eligibility or company‑funded retirement contributions. This positions retirement benefits as a meaningful component of total rewards.
DS Smith Insights
What We Do
DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization
