Night-Shift Binder Operator | Great Benefits & Training

Acorn Web Offset Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, increasing with the 


30-minute paid break

Monthly pay

Recognition awards

Death in Service Policy @ 4 times base

Healthcare scheme - 1st level paid by

Profit share scheme

Company pension scheme -5%

Company sick pay scheme

Employee Assistance programme - free 


Canteen

Free onsite parking

Continuous training and development

Overtime opportunities available

Job summary

Acorn Web Offset Limited in Wakefield seeks an experienced binder operator for rotating night shifts. You will set up and run Corona Perfect Binder and related equipment, ensuring quality and on-time production with precise trimming, spine alignment and page counts.

The role involves 39 hours weekly on 12-hour shifts, with a Weds/Thu/Fri night pattern for 3 weeks, then Weds/Thu/Fri/Sat night for 1 week, 18:00–06:00, plus a 30-minute paid break. Salary £41,807 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience operating binding machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Reliable, with good timekeeping and attendance records.
• Able to follow precise specifications and maintain quality.
• Communicates clearly with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate binder machinery.
• Run to specifications of Job bag & keep up to schedule.
• Ensure quality of finished product.
• Maintain regular maintenance of the machine.
• Monitor machine performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or quality issues and liaise with Operations Manager.
• Conduct quality checks, including trimming, spine alignment, and page counts.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, lubrication, and basic preventative maintenance.
• Follow all safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Organised and self-motivated

Team player

Flexible with a can-do attitude

Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Able to work in fast-paced manufacture

Tools

Corona Perfect Binder

Cover feeder

Gatherer

Zenith Trimmer

Onyx inserter line

Cohiba palletiser

Muller Martini stitching machines

Job description

Acorn Web Offset Limited in Wakefield seeks an experienced binder operator for rotating night shifts. You will set up and run Corona Perfect Binder and related equipment, ensuring quality and on-time production with precise trimming, spine alignment and page counts.

The role involves 39 hours weekly on 12-hour shifts, with a Weds/Thu/Fri night pattern for 3 weeks, then Weds/Thu/Fri/Sat night for 1 week, 18:00–06:00, plus a 30-minute paid break. Salary £41,807 per annum.