Print Finisher

Harrison Scott Associates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production organization in the UK is seeking a reliable Finishing Operative to join their skilled production team. The role involves operating various finishing equipment, inspecting work for quality, and maintaining production workflow. Experience in print or production finishing is preferred, but training will be provided. The company offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and a supportive working environment for those committed to quality and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in print finishing or production roles preferred.
• Ability to work comfortably with production tools and machinery.
• Quality-focused with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate finishing equipment to meet production standards.
• Inspect work for quality and ensure specifications are met.
• Record job information accurately and maintain workflow.
• Assist with general production duties as needed.

Skills

Print finishing

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Guillotines

Folding machines

Stitchers

Job description

Are you a reliable, hands‑on team player with experience in print or production finishing? We’re looking for a Finishing Operative to join our client's busy production department at a well‑established organisation working with major UK clients. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in a fast‑moving environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork really matter.

About the Role

As a Finishing Operative, you will work as part of a skilled production team to ensure all jobs are completed on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Operating a range of finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, binding equipment, enclosing/mailing machines, or similar)
• Inspecting work for quality and consistency
• Following job specifications, production plans, and safety procedures
• Completing basic machine adjustments, setups and routine maintenance
• Accurately recording job information and maintaining production workflowSupporting the wider team with general production duties when required

Full training will be provided on specific equipment as needed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in print finishing, direct mail finishing, packaging finishing or a similar production role (preferred but not essential)
• Comfortable working with machinery and production tools
• Quality‑focused with high attention to detail
• Able to work well as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining a safe working environment
• Flexible and willing to learn new equipment or processes

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development
• Supportive team and friendly working environment

Desired skills

• Guillotining (Polar/Prism)
• Folding (MBO/Stahl)
• Stitching – Muller Prima