Cut & Crease Operator

Aviva Plc; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to break 30 mins

Overtime premium 1.25/1.5

Holidays

Medicash insurance

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Retail discount

Free refreshments

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking an experienced Cut & Crease Operator in the Huntingdon area to join a busy production team. You will produce high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications and work with colleagues across print and production departments.

The role requires previous cutting/creasing experience, accuracy in machine setup, and a commitment to quality and safety within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cut & Crease Operator or in a similar print finishing role.
• Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery.
• Experience in the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read job specifications and set machinery precisely.
• Reliable with a good attitude toward health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cut and crease machinery.
• Set cutting and creasing parameters for each job.
• Produce work per specifications and production requirements.
• Carry out machine make-readies and adjustments.
• Check materials for quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor machinery throughout runs and resolve minor issues.
• Meet production targets and deadlines, minimise waste.
• Complete relevant production and quality documentation.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Cut & crease machinery

Die-cutting

Quality control

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Manual dexterity

Job description

Cut & Crease Operator £34,600 to £39,000 plus benefits We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company based in the Huntingdonshire area. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications. Working as a Cut & Crease Operator, you will be joining an experienced production team within a successful business that provides specialist print and packaging solutions to a wide range of customers. This position would suit someone with previous cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within the print and packaging industry.

Main Responsibilities for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Setting and operating cut and crease machinery
• Setting cutting and creasing accurately for each production job
• Producing work in accordance with job specifications and production requirements
• Carrying out machine make-readies and adjustments
• Checking printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency
• Monitoring machinery throughout production runs
• Identifying and resolving minor machine or production issues
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
• Minimising material waste wherever possible
• Completing relevant production and quality documentation
• Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Working closely with colleagues across the print and production departments

Skills/Experience for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Previous experience working as a Cut & Crease Operator or within a similar print finishing position
• Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery
• Previous experience within the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry
• Good understanding of cutting and creasing processes
• Experience working with printed board, cartonboard or similar materials
• Ability to accurately set machinery and work from job specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good mechanical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment
• Reliable with a good attitude towards health & safety and quality standards

Hours of work for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Days and Nights shift pattern 12 hour (averages a 40 hour working week)

Benefits for the Cut & Crease Operator:

• Up to 30-minute paid break during shift
• Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked - premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded
• Holidays
• Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup
• Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary) Aviva
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc)
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Free