Heidelberg Print Finishing Operator

FreeSpirits; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heidelberg Print Finishing Operator to join their team in Bradford. This permanent role offers a chance to work with advanced printing technology, applying your expertise in operating B1 print finishing machines and die cutting. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will collaborate closely with the production team to meet customer demands while ensuring high standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about print finishing and looking for a stable opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Accrue additional holiday days

Overtime pay at time and a half

Qualifications

• Experience operating B1 print finishing machines.
• Ability to perform quality checks and document issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate B1 Print Finishing Machine and apply foil impressions.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and follow production schedules.

Skills

B1 Print Finishing Machine Operation

Die Cutting

Quality Checks

Foil Impressions

Production Scheduling

Tools

Melonex Files

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Heidelberg Print Finishing Operator for one of our clients, based in the Bradford area. This is a straight permanent role with the client, for the right candidate.

Main duties:

• Operate a B1 Print Finishing Machine.
• Apply Emboss and Foil impressions to various types of cardboard/paper sheets.
• Set up to 6 different foil positions at any one time.
• Use die cutting formes to die cut full sheets.
• Make ready multiple dies in any one pass.
• Follow out in house quality checks, documenting any issues and archiving samples.
• Work with the production team to lay up sheets while considering customer demand, machine positioning, waste and efficiencies.
• Monitor consumable stock levels.
• Use Melonex files to align dies in the exact required position.
• Follow production schedules.
• Use Low-Res imagery to countercheck all finished product.
• Set machine temperatures/weight to suit bespoke dies/board.

Salary, hours & benefits

• Salary is between £24,500 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Overtime paid at time and one half.
• 36-hour working week: Monday to Friday rotating shifts weekly.

Early shift is 06:30-14:00 Monday to Thursday/ 06:30-12:30 Fridays.
Late shift is 14:00-21:45 Mon-Thurs/12:30-17:30 Fridays.

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, you will also accrue an additional day’s holiday per full year of service up to 5 days.