Perfect Binder Operator

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

Average 39 hours per week. 12-hour shifts

Working Wednesday, Thursday & Friday night for 3 weeks followed by working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday night for 1 week

Time: 18.00pm - 06.00am, includes 1x30-minute paid break

This shift pattern provides a great work-life balance with regular days off throughout the week.

Salary: £41,807 per annum

Responsibilities

Average 39 hours per week. 12-hour shifts

Working Wednesday, Thursday & Friday night for 3 weeks followed by working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday night for 1 week

Time: 18.00pm - 06.00am, includes 1x30-minute paid break

This shift pattern provides a great work-life balance with regular days off throughout the week.

Salary: £41,807 per annum

• 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 make necessary machine adjustments & liase with Operations Manager.
• Conduct quality checks, including trimming, spine alignment, and page counts.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, lubrication, and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Follow all safety standards and company policies.

Job Requirements

Previous experience operating all or some of the following:

• Corona Perfect Binder
• Cover feeder
• Gatherer, Zenith Trimmer
• Onyx inserter line and Cohiba palletiser
• Muller Martini (Stitching machines 300, 335 lines or similar)
• A mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication
• Organised and self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and meet tight deadlines efficiently.
• Good attention to detail and quality control
• Able to work both independently and part of a team
• Flexible with a can-do attitude
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Comfortable working rotating shifts and flexible around production demands
• Adhere to all Health &, Safety, Environmental & Company policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service plus bank holidays
• 30- minute paid break
• Monthly pay
• Recognition awards
• Death in Service Policy @ 4 times basic salary
• Healthcare scheme - 1st level paid by Company
• Profit share scheme
• Company pension scheme -5%
• Company sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance programme - offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
• Canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Continuous training and development
• Overtime opportunities available