Guillotine Operative

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Guillotine Operator to join a busy print production team. You will set up and run programmable guillotines, accurately cutting and trimming printed materials to exact specifications.

The role requires reading job bags and layouts, ensuring quality, and performing basic maintenance. Training is 2–3 weeks on a day shift (8am-4pm) before transitioning to a night shift (9pm-6am) with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a guillotine in a print envionment or similar.
• Ability to read cutting specifications and print layouts.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Willingness to train and adapt to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate programmable guillotines to production specs.
• Accurately cut and trim printed materials to job instructions.
• Read job bags, cutting notes, and layouts before starting.
• Inspect finished items for quality and consistency.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and blade changes safely.
• Handle paper stocks and prepare pallets for dispatch.

Skills

Guillotine operation

Reading job bags

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Maintenance basics

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, programming and operating industrial guillotine machines to accurately cut and trim printed materials while maintaining high-quality standards and minimising waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate programmable guillotines,
• Accurately cut and trim printed materials to job specifications.
• Read job bags, cutting instructions and print layouts.
• Check finished products for quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and blade changes safely.
• Handle paper stocks, stack finished products and prepare pallets for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean and safe working enviroment.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience operating a guillotine in a commercial print environment.
• Good understanding of print finishing processes and cutting specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.
• Ability to work at pace and meet production deadlines.
• Physically fit, with the ability to stand for long periods and handle paper stocks.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• 2-3 Weeks of training will be on a day shift 8am-4pm.
• Hours will then turn to 9pm-6am
• PPE will be needed.
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