Finishing Operator

MCC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MCC in Nantgarw is hiring a Finishing Operator to operate slitting and inspection machines for printed label reels. You will ensure quality, assist with packing and minor rework, and handle related paperwork. Full-time, 40 hours per week with rotating day, afternoon and night shifts.

The role emphasizes responsibility for product quality, adherence to health and safety guidelines, and accurate documentation. Candidates should have good colour vision and clear guidance on strobe lighting.

Qualifications

• Experience with label or printing processes is not required, but preferred.
• Ability to take responsibility for quality and effectiveness of own work.
• Understand and apply health and safety guidelines.
• Good colour vision and not affected by strobe lighting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and down slitting and inspection machines; slit printed master reels or die-cut as required.
• Perform quality inspection of finished products, pack, rework and cut cores; remove waste; complete related paperwork.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Slitting machines

Die cutting equipment

Job description

Job Title: Finishing Operator
Location: Nantgarw CF15 7QU
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Sunday to Friday rotating shifts covering days, afternoons and nights)

The Finishing Operator takes printed reels of labels from the print press and slits them into individual rolls, ready for shipment to the customer.

This is a vital role within our process as the Finishing Operator also plays in important part in the quality process by inspecting the labels for defects and they are the last pair of eyes on the product before the labels leave for the customer.

The Finishing Operator is responsible for:

• the timely setting up and down of slitting and inspection machines; the die cutting or slitting of printed master reels.
• the quality inspection of finished products; packing; reworking; cutting cores; the removal of waste; and
• the completion of relevant paperwork and administration.

Previous experience of label processing is not necessary however the ideal candidate will have experience of machine operating within a manufacturing facility.

Applicants must be able to

• to take responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of their own work
• understand the importance of working to health & safety guidelines.
• have good colour vision and should not be affected by strobe lighting.

Applications for this role will close on 7th April 2026 with screening telephone interviews from 9th April

Please note only applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK will be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.