Print Finisher

Harrison Scott Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finishing Operative to join a busy production department in Greater London. The ideal candidate should have experience in print or production finishing, be comfortable with machinery, and possess a strong attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in print or production finishing is preferred.
• Comfortable working with machinery and production tools.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of finishing equipment.
• Inspect work for quality and consistency.
• Follow job specifications and safety procedures.

Skills

Print finishing

Quality focus

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Guillotines

Folders

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

• Operate a range of finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, binding equipment, enclosing/mailing machines, or similar)
• Inspect work for quality and consistency
• Follow job specifications, production plans, and safety procedures
• Complete basic machine adjustments, setups and routine maintenance
• Accurately record job information and maintain production workflow
• Support the wider team with general production duties when required

Full training will be provided on specific equipment as needed.

About You

• 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