Quality-Driven Label Press Operator

Kairos Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a reliable Press Operator to join the busy Production team in Kettering. You will produce blank labels, convert printed material from master rolls, and prepare finished products for dispatch.

The role requires careful reading of job sheets, setting up cutters and knives, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while hitting production targets. The successful candidate will work 8:30am to 4:30pm in a permanent, hands-on environment that values

Qualifications

• Experience operating label presses or similar production machinery.
• Ability to read and follow production job sheets.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow job sheets and production requirements.
• Mount cutters and install cylinders into the label press.
• Load materials, set guides and knives, and adjust press settings.
• Produce blank labels and slit printed material per specs.
• Monitor production for faults and inspect finished reels for quality.
• Box, package, and dispatch rolls; record production times and discrepancies.
• Carry out daily maintenance per schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Production machinery

Quality control

Fault identification

Team player

Organised

Job description

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a reliable Press Operator to join the busy Production team in Kettering. You will produce blank labels, convert printed material from master rolls, and prepare finished products for dispatch.

The role requires careful reading of job sheets, setting up cutters and knives, monitoring quality, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while hitting production targets. The successful candidate will work 8:30am to 4:30pm in a permanent, hands-on environment that values