Trainee Print Finishing Foiling & Die Cutting Operator
Job Introduction
Printcraft is a vertically integrated part of Card Factory plc, located in Baildon, near Bradford. a trusted high street brand and retailer with over 1000 stores nationwide. Printcraft manufactures over 70% of all our greetings cards retailed in our own stores nationally and internationally. It is a forward-thinking business with the state of the art equipment operating a large production site 24/7, we produce over ¼ billion items per year on ultra-modern equipment.
The business is in an exciting phase of growth with multi million pound investments already placed to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join this company on its new strategy for growth over this phase of our journey.
Scope and purpose of the role
We have a number of roles covering both skilled operators and trainee roles that we are looking to appoint. The role is to operate various large sheet-finishing machines to include foiling / embossing and die cut machines to perform at their optimum, while maintaining our high standards and customer and brand satisfaction. This role is working on various shift patterns and will include working night shift at some point in the rota and possibly continental shift pattern if required.
Training – We have a successful and proven training programme in this department which will be fully funded and ultimately will deliver a successfully candidate who will become part of our team running modern equipment and rewarded with the benefits associated with a qualified role.
The estimated time of training will be candidate dependant but estimated to be around 12-18 months.
Role Responsibility
- To operate our high production print finishing machines which will include hot foil stamping, automated embossing and die cutting.
- To have practical approaches and confidently problem solve, as part of a team and individually.
- Maintain a good level and high standards of house-keeping and Health & Safety within the department.
- Consistently working towards improving our standards and customer satisfaction
The Ideal Candidate
You will ideally have;
- Excellent attitude to learn and share knowledge
- Good practical and technical skills.
- Must be able to work to tight deadlines and quality.
- Excellent team working skills with a good attitude.
- To be able to communicate at all levels.
About the Company
In return for your amazing work, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
This includes
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank and public holidays)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Finance
- SAYE scheme
- Bonus Scheme
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Flex My Day
- Pension
- Discounts at over 800 retailers.
This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.
Visit our website to see the products we sell at https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/
For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs via email)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
No agencies please.
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