Print Finisher

Austin Fraser; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Print Finisher to join their team in Bradford. This temporary position offers the potential for a permanent role after 12 weeks for the right candidate. You will be responsible for operating a B1 Print Finishing Machine, applying emboss and foil impressions, and ensuring quality control throughout the printing process. With a 36-hour work week and alternating shifts, this role provides a great work-life balance. Enjoy competitive pay and generous holiday benefits while contributing to a dynamic production team focused on efficiency and quality.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Accrual of additional holiday days

Overtime paid at time and one half

Qualifications

• Experience in operating print finishing machinery is essential.
• Knowledge of quality checks and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate B1 Print Finishing Machine and apply foil impressions.
• Monitor stock levels and follow production schedules.

Skills

B1 Print Finishing Machine Operation

Die Cutting

Quality Control

Production Scheduling

Foil Impressions Application

Tools

Melonex Files

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Print Finisher for one of our clients, based in the Bradford area. This is a temporary role with a view of going permanent after 12 weeks, or a straight permanent role with the client, for the right candidate.

Main duties:

1. Operate a B1 Print Finishing Machine.
2. Apply Emboss and Foil impressions to various types of cardboard/paper sheets.
3. Set up to 6 different foil positions at any one time.
4. Use die cutting formes to die cut full sheets.
5. Make ready multiple dies in any one pass.
6. Follow in-house quality checks, documenting any issues and archiving samples.
7. Work with the production team to lay up sheets while considering customer demand, machine positioning, waste, and efficiencies.
8. Monitor consumable stock levels.
9. Use Melonex files to align dies in the exact required position.
10. Follow production schedules.
11. Use Low-Res imagery to countercheck all finished products.
12. Set machine temperatures/weight to suit bespoke dies/board.

Salary, hours & benefits

Salary is between £24,410 - £28,154 per annum, DOE. Overtime paid at time and one half.
36-hour working week: Monday to Friday alternating shifts (found below). Early shift is 06:30-14:00 Monday to Thursday/ 06:30-12:30 Fridays. Late shift is 14:00-21:45 Mon-Thurs/12:30-17:30 Fridays.

20 days holiday plus bank holidays, you will also accrue an additional day's holiday per full year of service up to 5 days.