Machine Operator single card packing

Card Factory; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Printcraft in Baildon, part of Card Factory, is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator to run high-speed production machinery and support a 24/7 operation. You will set up machines, monitor quality, and maintain safety standards in a busy manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role requires basic computer skills, teamwork, and flexibility for extended hours. You will contribute to on-time production targets while upholding health, safety and housekeeping practices across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-speed production machinery.
• Basic computer skills for accessing production information.
• Teamwork and clear communication in a busy factory.
• Flexible with additional hours.
• Health & safety and housekeeping standards.
• Manual Handling training or experience.
• Experience with quality checks and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run high-speed production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines, perform basic adjustments and checks.
• Record production data and quality checks.
• Move stock, load materials, and assist in the production floor.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to meet targets.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical setting

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Manual Handling

Quality procedures

Job description

We’re looking for an Machine Operator to join Printcraft, our UK greeting card manufacturing site in Baildon. Operating 24/7 with state-of-the-art equipment, Printcraft produces around 250 million greeting cards, gift wrap and POS items each year. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our manufacturing operation.

Continental shift pattern: 4×12- hour day / 4 days rest / 4× 12-hour nights /4 days’ rest.

What you’ll do

You’ll be responsible for running high‑speed production machinery, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. From machine set‑up and basic adjustments to quality checks and production records, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

This hands‑on role involves manual handling, including moving stock, loading materials and working within a busy manufacturing environment. You’ll also use computer systems to access product information and follow production instructions.

Working closely with engineers, supervisors and colleagues across the site, you’ll help deliver production targets while maintaining excellent standards of quality, housekeeping and Health & Safety. We’re looking for a reliable, proactive team player who enjoys a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in producing high‑quality products enjoyed by millions of customers.

What you’ll need:

• Machine operating experience – technical experience (mechanical ) setting and changing machines
• Basic computers skills
• Team working and communication skills
• Flexible regarding additional hours
• Maintain Health & Safety and housekeeping standards
• Manual Handling training – experience
• Experience of Quality procedures and completing associated checks