Due to significant investment and expansion, we are very excited to say that we are recruiting a Print Finishing Folding Operator
Who we are...
Statex is a well established, multi-award winning print solutions provider based in Newcastle, offering high quality print and digital services directly to our local, national and global customer base. We have a passion for print and take great pride in expanding traditional boundaries associated with print, to the benefit of our customers. Our employees are viewed as our most important asset and we actively promote and offer training and progression opportunities to each individual.
Due to new, continuous investment in the latest technology, recent long-term contracts wins, along with exciting future growth plans, we are expanding! We are looking to recruit an experienced Print Finishing Folding Operator
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate MBO and Heidelberg Stahl 56 folding machines to achieve maximum efficiency and quality.
- Produce a wide range of folded products including brochures, leaflets, book sections and direct mail components.
- Read and interpret production job tickets and ensure all work is completed to specification.
- Monitor quality throughout production and carry out regular checks to maintain the highest standards.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and fault finding to minimise downtime.
- Work closely with colleagues across the finishing department to meet daily production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience operating MBO and Heidelberg Stahl folding machines is essential.
- Strong understanding of commercial print finishing processes.
- Ability to set up complex fold patterns with minimal supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
- A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider production team when required
Statex - the benefits
We are an employee focused business offering competitive rates of pay, 26 days annual leave, overtime opportunities as well as contributory pension scheme and on-site parking, to our successful candidate. Training and development opportunities in all areas of the business will also be offered to the successful candidate, following our staff development policy.
If you have an eye for quality, take pride and passion in everything you do and want to work for an ambitious, forward thinking and driven employer, then we welcome your application.
Statex is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status.
No agency canvassing please
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
