Experienced Guillotine Operator

Printed.com; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Bank holidays

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Breakfast and drinks

Charity day

Perkbox membership

Job summary

Printed.com in the UK is seeking an experienced guillotine operative to join the finishing team in Cramlington. You will operate and maintain digital cutting equipment and ensure precision across jobs.

You'll interpret job specs, optimize layouts for efficient cutting, and collaborate with production to meet deadlines. The role requires hands-on print expertise, troubleshooting skills and adherence to quality and ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a print guillotine operative.
• Experience with Polar and Wohlenberg guillotines preferred.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and optimize layouts.
• Good troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain digital cutting equipment.
• Interpret job specifications and optimize layouts.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet project requirements.
• Troubleshoot cutting processes and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.
• Uphold ISO 9001 QMS and health and safety rules.

Skills

Print guillotine experience

Polar guillotine

Wohlenberg guillotine

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Lift 25kg

Overtime availability

Shift flexibility

Tools

Polar guillotine

Wohlenberg guillotines

Job description

We are Printed.com, one of the largest and fastest growing on-line print shops in the UK. We are filled to the brim with a passionate team who are mad about printing, designing, building and growing the business. In the office you'll find that we are forward-thinking, with a mission to be creative, innovative and to help our customers.

We are constantly investing in new products and using technology to improve how we increase our market share and take advantage of new opportunities. Catch us in our production space and you will find a fast-paced, dedicated team who endeavour to reach perfection for our customers.

We're a growing company with offices in London and Newcastle, looking for employees that are equal parts dynamic and enthusiastic. People brimming over with new, original ideas that they just can't wait to share with their team and bring to life.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated experienced guillotine operative to join our finishing team in Cramlington.

Shift pattern is Monday to Friday 2pm-10m

Requirements

• Operate and maintain digital cutting equipment, with a preference for experience on Polar and Wohlenberg guillotines
• Leverage extensive print experience to accurately interpret job specifications
• Optimize layouts for efficient cutting, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with production teams to address specific project requirements
• Troubleshoot issues related to cutting processes and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance tasks to keep equipment in optimal condition
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements in digital printing
• Contribute to the overall efficiency and quality of printing and cutting processes through hands-on print expertise
• Comply with all company and HSE Health and Safety rules
• To abide by and support the company's ISO 9001 QMS

Requirements

• Proven experience as a print guillotine operative, experience on Polar and Wohlenberg guillotines preferred
• Capable of performing routine maintenance tasks to keep equipment in optimal condition
• In depth knowledge of print processes, layout optimization and interpreting job specifications
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions
• Available to work overtime when required
• Able to work shifts if required
• Able to lift up to 25kg

Benefits

• 22 days holiday Plus 8 days bank holidays
• Staff discounts & Friends and Family discounts
• Cycle to work scheme and Tech Scheme
• Breakfast and drinks provided
• Charity day per annum supported
• Summer and Christmas Parties
• Street food days
• Perkbox membership