Large Sheet Embossing / Die Cut Operator

Card Factory; Baildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Large Sheet Finishing Operator for its state-of-the-art manufacturing site. This role involves operating advanced finishing machines, including embossing, in a dynamic 3-shift environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent practical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Join a company in an exciting growth phase, where you can contribute to producing high-quality greeting cards and gifts while enjoying a range of employee benefits and discounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

25% colleague discount in-store and online

Financial Education Tools

Salary Advance

Seasonal incentive schemes

Access to blended learning and development content

Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of large sheet finishing and embossing equipment.
• Practical and technical skills in operating large machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate various large sheet-finishing machines to their optimum.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety.

Skills

Large sheet finishing

Embossing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Large sheet-finishing machines

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Large Sheet Finishing Operator to join our card manufacturing site, Printcraft, in Baildon. Printcraft manufactures the group's UK greetings cards, wrap and POS for stores. It is a forward-thinking business with state-of-the-art equipment operating a large site 24/7, producing around ¼ billion items per annum.

The business is in an exciting phase of growth and investment to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join the company while we operate lithographic print and finishing equipment to supply high quality, volume products.

Scope and Purpose of the Role

To operate various large sheet-finishing machines, including embossing machines, to their optimum. This role works on a 3-shift pattern, including earlies, lates, and nights. An excellent understanding of large sheet finishing of greeting cards along with a good eye for detail is required.

Role Responsibility

• Operators are multi-skilled to operate different machines, including being able to emboss.
• Operators need to have a practical approach and be confident at problem-solving.
• Excellent team working skills with a good attitude.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety within the department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent knowledge of large sheet finishing/embossing equipment.
• Excellent practical and technical skills.
• Experience of operating state-of-the-art large machinery.
• Must be able to work to tight deadlines.

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020, we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy, including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business, creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online.
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes.
• Access to blended learning and development content.
• Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

Location: 6 Acorn Park, Baildon, Shipley, United Kingdom.