Binding Machine Operative / Print Finisher (Night Shift Available)

Kingdom Services Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group in Uckfield, East Sussex, is seeking a detail-oriented Binding Machine Operative / Print Finisher to join our busy print production team.

You will set up, operate, and maintain a range of finishing and binding machinery, ensuring materials meet exact specs according to job sheets before dispatch to clients.

Experience with guillotines, booklet makers, and binding equipment is preferred; a proactive approach to quality and workflow is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating bindery and finishing machinery.
• Ability to interpret production sheets.
• Attention to detail with quality control.
• Basic preventative maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Machine operation: Set up, run, and monitor bindery and finishing machinery (folding, booklet making, creasing, trimming).
• Guillotine cutting: Safely operate polar guillotines to cut stock to exact specs.
• Binding & booklet making: Run booklet makers, wire binders, assist with case binding or hand-stitching.
• Quality control: Inspect finished products to ensure accuracy per job sheet.
• Routine maintenance: Basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Workflow management: Use production systems to track progress and stay organized.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Workflow management

Tools

Polar Guillotines

Duplo booklet makers

Wire binders

OneFlow

Job description

Binding Machine Operative / Print Finisher

Location: Uckfield, East Sussex (On-site)

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Position: Full-time, Permanent / Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Binding Machine Operative / Print Finisher to join our busy print production team based in Uckfield.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of finishing and binding machinery. Working from job production sheets, you will ensure all printed materials are finished to the highest quality standards before they head out to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up, run, and monitor various bindery and print finishing machinery (including folding, booklet making, creasing, and trimming machines).




• Guillotine Cutting: Safely operate cutting equipment, such as Polar Guillotines, to cut printed stock to exact specifications.




• Binding & Booklet Making: Run booklet makers (such as Duplo lines), wire binders, and assist with case binding or hand-stitching tasks where required.




• Quality Control: Inspect printed and finished products to ensure accurate cutting, alignment, and binding, matching the exact requirements of the job sheet.




• Routine Maintenance: Complete basic troubleshooting, machine cleaning, and routine maintenance to minimise production downtime.




• Workflow Management: Follow digital production or management systems (such as OneFlow) to track work progress and maintain an organised station.