Print Finishing Operative

Printed.com; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday Plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension contributions

Staff discounts & Friends and Family

Cycle to work scheme

Breakfast and drinks provided

Paid volunteering day

Summer and Christmas Parties

Street food days

Perkbox membership

EAP and mental health support

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Printed.com is seeking a committed print finishing operative to join our fast-growing UK team. You will perform finishing steps such as cutting, binding, laminating and folding to produce high-quality printed materials.

The role includes setting up saddle stitch machines, loading materials, and ensuring precise alignment and timely production. We operate across daytime and night shifts; preference for candidates with manufacturing experience and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering finished products of the highest quality.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities throughout the working day.

Responsibilities

• Execute finishing processes such as cutting, binding, laminating, and folding to complete printed product.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on finished products to ensure high standards.
• Operate and maintain finishing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.
• Manage workflow to meet production schedules and timely delivery of finished products.
• Set up saddle stitch machines according to job specs including paper size and trim sizes.
• Load paper and materials, ensuring alignment and registration.
• Monitor machine operations to maintain quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment such as jams or misfeeds.
• Coordinate with team leaders to prioritise jobs and meet deadlines.
• Follow safety protocols and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Saddle stitch machines

Job description

We are Printed.com, one of the largest and fastest growing on-line print shops in the UK. We are filled to the brim with a passionate team who are mad about printing, designing, building and growing the business. In the office you’ll find that we are forward-thinking, with a mission to be creative, innovative and to help our customers.

We are constantly investing in new products and using technology to improve how we increase our market share and take advantage of new opportunities. Catch us in our production space and you will find a fast-paced, dedicated team who aim for perfection for every customer.

We’re a growing company with offices in London and Newcastle, looking for employees that are equal parts dynamic and enthusiastic. People brimming over with new, original ideas that they just can’t wait to share with their team and bring to life.

As a print finishing operative, you will play a crucial role in making printed materials into professional products, utilising precision cutting, laminating, binding, folding techniques as well as other finishing skills, to ensure that customers receive a quality finished product.

We have a number of vacancies across the Finishing team on both middle shift (2pm- 10pm) and night shift (10pm to 6am). Please state your preference when applying.

Starting wage ranging from £25-27K depending on experience.

As part of our shortlisting process, we'll be inviting candidates to attend an open day at our manufacturing facility in Cramlington.

Responsibilities:

• Execute various finishing processes such as cutting, binding, laminating, and folding to complete printed product.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet high standards and customer expectations.
• Operate and maintain finishing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.
• Manage workflow efficiently to meet production schedules and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
• Handle and organize printed materials, preparing them for finishing processes.
• Set up saddle stitch machines according to job specifications, including adjusting settings for paper size, fold types, and trim sizes.
• Load paper and other materials into the machine and ensure proper alignment and registration.
• Monitor machine operations during production runs to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment, such as jams or misfeeds.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines to keep them in optimal working condition.
• Coordinate with team leaders to prioritize jobs and meet production deadlines.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering finished products of the highest quality.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues during the finishing process.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities throughout the working day.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift 20kg.
• Experience within manufacturing is preferred but not essential.

• 22 days holiday Plus 8 days bank holidays - increasing with service
• Competitive pension contributions
• Staff discounts & Friends and Family discounts
• Cycle to work scheme, Tech Scheme and EV scheme
• Breakfast and drinks provided
• Paid volunteering day supported
• Summer and Christmas Parties
• Street food days
• Perkbox membership
• EAP and mental health support services
• Enhanced parental leave