Print Finishing Operator - Afternoons or Nights (Mon-Fri)

Westray Recruitment Group; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Finishing Operative in Cramlington. This role is based in a print and production environment, offering afternoon or night shifts from Monday to Friday, with weekends off.

The hourly rate is £12.82 and pattern consistency is ensured by set shift patterns. Responsibilities include operating finishing machinery, quality inspection, packing, loading materials and performing routine maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in print finishing, production, manufacturing or warehousing is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to identify defects and maintain high-quality standards.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines and targets.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination when handling materials and operating machinery.
• The ability to follow job sheets, written instructions and production procedures accurately.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate finishing machinery to cut, crease, fold, trim and bind printed materials to customer specifications.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.
• Pack and prepare completed print jobs for dispatch, ensuring orders are correctly labelled and protected.
• Load materials into machinery and monitor production processes to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of finishing equipment.
• Identify and report printing defects, damaged materials or machinery faults to supervisors.
• Follow job sheets and production instructions to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with health and safety procedures.
• Work towards daily production targets while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborate with printing and production teams to meet deadlines and fulfil customer orders.

Skills

Print finishing

Manufacturing

Warehousing

Quality control

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Finishing Operative in Cramlington. This role is based in a print and production environment, offering afternoon or night shifts from Monday to Friday, with weekends off.

The hourly rate is £12.82 and pattern consistency is ensured by set shift patterns. Responsibilities include operating finishing machinery, quality inspection, packing, loading materials and performing routine maintenance.