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Salary: 28,275
Location: Mansfield
Shifts: Various shifts available
The Opportunity:
We are seeking skilled Printing or Folder Operator to join a busy print finishing team.
As a print or folder Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality output on folding machinery and supporting smooth production processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, work with modern folding equipment, and grow within a supportive team environment.
We are looking for motivated Printing or Folding Operators who are committed to quality and efficiency in print finishing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the correct job codes/versions are set on the machine.
- Obtain an "OK To Proceed" from the Folding Cell Leader or Finishing Manager once make-ready is completed.
- Monitor and maintain the quality of work produced and make adjustments as required.
- Maintain optimum machine output speed and keep the machine area tidy and safe.
- Efficiently utilise any machine staff provided and provide coaching and guidance when needed.
- Complete all required documentation in line with ISO 9001 standards.
- Pass relevant information to subsequent shifts and ensure comprehensive shift handovers.
- Report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately.
- Provide support across other folding machines, including holiday and sickness cover.
- Ensure daily and monthly preventative maintenance is carried out and forms completed.
- Carry out stock checks on machine parts and reorder where necessary.
- Maintain lean manufacturing standards and report if targets are not met or unachievable.
- Undertake training as required and comply with Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies.
- Perform any other duties as required to support production and continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience operating folding machinery, particularly MBO or Heidelberg folders (other machine experience considered).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and provide guidance where required.
- Literate and numerate with relevant technical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Flexibility to work across shifts and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits:
- Enhanced, Incremental holiday allowance
- Work along some large organisation brands within the food, banking and global distribution sector
- Pension allowance
- Strong progression Opportunity
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Great working culture
- Death in service cover (double salary)
