Folder Operator

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied projects

Supportive team

Modern equipment

Skill development

Job summary

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to join our Basildon production team. You will set up and run folding equipment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across a wide range of commercial print jobs, with a practical, hands-on approach.

You will operate MBO and Stahl folding machines, check folds and quality, and coordinate with finishing and production colleagues to hit deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Folder Operator, Machine Minder or Print Finisher
• Experience operating MBO and Stahl folding machines
• Understanding of commercial print finishing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to set up and run folded work accurately to specification
• Good awareness of paper handling, grain direction, trims, fold types and finishing requirements
• A practical approach to quality control
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A reliable and safety-conscious approach to work

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folding machines
• Folding printed sheets accurately to job specifications
• Working from job bags, folding guides and production instructions
• Checking folds, pagination, trims, quantities and overall quality
• Preparing work for stitching, binding, gluing, packing or dispatch
• Handling a wide range of printed materials and paper stocks
• Making machine adjustments to maintain consistency throughout each run
• Maintaining safe working practices at all times
• Working closely with production and finishing colleagues
• Helping ensure jobs are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines

Skills

Folder Operator

Machine Minder

Print Finisher

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MBO folding machines

Stahl folding machines

Job description

Folder Operator

Finishing Bowler's Croft, Basildon, Essex

Details

Finishing

Bowler's Croft, Basildon, Essex

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing – Basildon, Essex

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is looking for an experienced Folder Operator to join our busy production team in Basildon.

This is a practical, hands-on finishing role for someone who understands commercial print production, takes pride in accuracy, and can work confidently with folded work across a wide range of jobs.

Experience operating MBO and Stahl folding machines is required for this role.

About the Role

You will be responsible for setting up and running folding equipment accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider production and finishing teams to ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and ready for the next stage of production.

The role will include:

• Setting up and operating MBO and Stahl folding machines
• Folding printed sheets accurately to job specifications
• Working from job bags, folding guides and production instructions
• Checking folds, pagination, trims, quantities and overall quality
• Preparing work for stitching, binding, gluing, packing or dispatch
• Handling a wide range of printed materials and paper stocks
• Making machine adjustments to maintain consistency throughout each run
• Maintaining safe working practices at all times
• Working closely with production and finishing colleagues
• Helping ensure jobs are completed accurately and to agreed deadlines

This role would suit someone who is reliable, organised and comfortable working in a busy print production environment where accuracy, care and consistency are essential.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with solid experience operating folding equipment within a commercial print or finishing environment.

You should have:

• Previous experience as a Folder Operator, Machine Minder or Print Finisher
• Experience operating MBO and Stahl folding machines
• A good understanding of commercial print finishing
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to set up and run folded work accurately to specification
• Good awareness of paper handling, grain direction, trims, fold types and finishing requirementsA practical approach to quality control
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• A reliable and safety-conscious approach to work

Experience across other print finishing equipment would be beneficial, although the key requirement for this role is confident, proven experience on MBO and Stahl folding machines.

About Full Spectrum Print & Marketing

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is an established print and marketing company based in Basildon, Essex.

We produce a wide range of commercial print, including litho print, digital print, large format, mailing, finishing and fulfilment. Our focus is on quality, service and reliable production, supported by experienced people and continued investment in modern print technology.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Varied work across a wide range of commercial print projects
• Supportive and experienced production team
• Modern print and finishing equipment
• Opportunity to develop your skills further

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Our ISO 14001 certification reflects our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, from waste management to energy efficiency.

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10 Honywood Business Park
Honywood Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3HW

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