B1 Foiling Machine Op

Interaction Recruitment; Aberford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Foiling Machine Operator for a Bradford role. You will manage the B1 Foiling machine, ensuring quality packaging at speed and operating various dies to transfer foil onto substrates.

You will monitor quality, report faults, and support production heavily on a rotating day/afters schedule. Ideal candidates have 2+ years B1 Foiling experience, familiarity with Bobst machinery, and MIS systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years B1 Foiling Machine experience required.
• Knowledge of Flat Dies, Fluted Dies and Multi-Level Dies is essential.
• Embossing experience is advantageous.
• Familiarisation with MIS systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and day-to-day running of a B1 Foiling Machine.
• Producing quality packaging at high speeds.
• Using various dies to transfer the foil onto a substrate.
• Checking end product against film/copy supplied.
• Check throughout run for quality and/or any issues.
• Identify any Machine or Tooling faults and notify the Production Manager.

Skills

B1 Foiling Machine

Bobst Machines knowledge

Flat Dies

Fluted Dies

Multi-Level Dies

Embossing experience

Paper to Heavyweight

Team communication

MIS systems

Job description

Reference
IR0078TK Salary
£34,000 - £34,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Bradford Job Type
Permanent Posted
19 October 2026

Foiling Machine Operator

BRADFORD

Do you currently work in the Print Industry and are looking for a change? Or do you have previous Print Industry experience that you would like to revisit? Then I may have the role for you.

I am looking for an experienced B1 Foiling Machine Operative for a busy and expanding company based in Bradford, supporting the smooth flow of materials through the Foiling area. Day to day tasks for the successful candidate will be:

• Setting up, operating and day-to-day running of a B1 Foiling Machine
• Producing quality packaging at high speeds
• Using various dies to transfer the foil onto a substrate
• Checking end product against film/copy supplied
• Check throughout run for quality and/or any issues
• Identify any Machine or Tooling faults and notify the Production Manager
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Key skills required for the role include:

• Must have 2+ years B1 Foiling Machine (or equivalent) experience
• Knowledge of Bobst Machines would be beneficial
• Experience using Flat Dies, Fluted Dies and Multi-Level Dies is essential
• Embossing experience is advantageous
• Experience of making products varying from Paper Weight to Heavyweight
• Good communication and team working
• Familiarisation with MIS systems is required

You will be required to work on a rotating Days and Afters shift pattern. Days are 6am to 1.45pm from Mon to Thurs and 12.30pm on a Friday. Afters are 1.30pm to 9pm from Mon to Thurs and 12.15pm to 7.45pm on a Friday. Please be mindful that during peak production weeks, night shifts will be required to be worked.

The role is advertised as Permanent from Day 1 with a starting Salary of £34k pa.