Guillotine Operator

Full Spectrum Print Media Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Guillotine Operator to join our Basildon production team in Essex. The role focuses on safely cutting printed sheets to exact specifications using a Polar Guillotine, preparing work for folding, binding, packing, or dispatch.

You will ensure accuracy, check sizes and quality, and support colleagues across finishing operations. We value reliability, organisation and a practical approach to quality control in a busy print environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience operating guillotine equipment in a commercial print or finishing environment.
• Experience operating a Polar Guillotine.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to cut accurately to specification.
• Safe working practices in a busy print production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Polar Guillotine to cut sheets to job specifications.
• Prepare work for folding, stitching, binding, packing or dispatch.
• Check sizes, quantities and quality throughout production.
• Maintain safe working practices and assist with finishing tasks.
• Collaborate with production and finishing teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Guillotine Operator

Polar Guillotine

Print Finishing

Job description

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 Guillotine 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 printed sheets across a wide range of jobs.

Experience operating a Polar Guillotine is required for this role.

About the Role

You will be responsible for cutting printed work 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:

• Operating a Polar Guillotine
• Cutting printed sheets accurately to job specifications
• Working from job bags, cutting guides and production instructions
• Preparing work for folding, stitching, binding, packing or dispatch
• Checking sizes, quantities and quality throughout production
• Handling a wide range of printed materials and paper stocks
• 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 guillotine equipment within a commercial print or finishing environment.

You should have:

• Previous experience as a Guillotine Operator or Print Finisher
• Experience operating a Polar Guillotine
• A good understanding of commercial print finishing
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to cut accurately to specification
• Good awareness of paper handling, grain direction, trims 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

Experience across other print finishing equipment would be beneficial, although the key requirement for this role is confident, proven experience on a Polar Guillotine.

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

At Full Spectrum, quality and sustainability go hand-in-hand:

Certified Quality Management

FSC Certified Materials

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

A forward-thinking print partner focused on sustainable production, continual investment in people, and the latest print technology.

10 Honywood Business Park
Honywood Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3HW

As an ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001 certified company, we maintain the highest standards in print quality, data security, and environmental responsibility. Full Spectrum Print is FSC Accredited