Machine Operator single card packing

Card Factory plc; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Printcraft, the UK greeting card manufacturing site in Baildon, is seeking a hands-on Machine Operator. You will run high-speed production machinery, perform set-up and basic adjustments, and record production data in our systems.

This continental shift role operates 4x12-hour days and 4 days rest, with day and night rotations. We value reliability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to health, safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Machine operating experience with setting and changing machines.
• Basic computer skills.
• Teamworking and communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding additional hours.
• Commitment to health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Manual Handling training and experience.
• Experience with quality procedures and checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines, perform basic adjustments and quality checks.
• Maintain production records and follow instructions using computer systems.
• Move stock, load materials and work in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to meet production targets while maintaining standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Health & safety

Manual handling

Quality procedures

Job description

About The Role

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: 4x12- hour day / 4 days rest / 4x 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