Print Finisher – Full Time – Permanent – Immediate Start

Tony Pugal Recruitment Limited; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tony Pugal Recruitment Limited is seeking a committed Print Finisher to join a busy production team in the UK. This permanent, full-time role offers stability, training, and long-term career development within the print and packaging sector.

You will work within a press team, finishing printed reels to customer specifications, including slitting, rewinding, counting and inspection. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection and read/refer to work order specifications.
• Experience with slitting, rewinding and finish processes is preferred.
• Ability to operate printing/finishing equipment and maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow work order specifications.
• Set up and operate rewind inspection machines using hand tools.
• Manual handling of printed material rolls and movement around the factory.
• Monitor machines to ensure quality, consistency and safety.
• Verify size and alignment of rewind rolls.
• Inspect product during operation and adjust as required.
• Identify and remove non-conforming product and waste.
• Label and package finished products accurately; operate 100% inspection/AVT systems (training provided).
• Share inspection details with other operators when required.
• Record operator comments in MIS system (training provided).
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Skills

Quality Inspection

Slitting & Rewinding

Print Finishing

Laminating

Binding

Folding

Stitching

Guillotine operation

Machine operation

Job description

Print Finisher – Full Time – Permanent – Immediate Start

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed and detail‑focused Print Finisher to join a busy and well‑established production team. This is a permanent, full‑time position offering stability, training, and long‑term career development within the print and packaging sector.

The Role

Working within a press team, you will be responsible for finishing printed reels to customer specifications. You will transform printed products into usable form through slitting, rewinding, counting and inspection.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and follow work order specifications
• Set up and operate Rewind Inspection Machines using hand tools
• Manual handling of printed material rolls and movement of materials around the factory
• Monitor machines to ensure quality, consistency and safety standards
• Verify size and alignment of rewind rolls
• Inspect product during operation and adjust as required
• Identify and remove non‑conforming product and waste
• Label and package finished products accuratelyOperate 100% inspection/AVT systems (training provided)
• Share inspection details with other operators when required
• Record operator comments in MIS system (training provided)
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment
• Occasional overtime may be required

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following:

• Quality Inspection
• Slitting & Rewinding
• Print Finishing
• Laminating, Binding, Folding, Stitching
• Guillotine operation
• Machine operation within Print, Packaging, Labels or Flexible Packaging

You will also bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and colour perception
• Good communication skills (verbal & written)
• Manual dexterity and a methodical approach
• Ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative