Company Overview
Abbey Labels Ltd is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the label manufacturing industry. Renowned for our commitment to quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction, we provide a wide range of labelling solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest industry standards.
Job Title: Label Press/Finishing Operator
Location: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 p/w
Salary: £26,000.00 - £31,000.00 per year (Depending on experience)
Application Deadline: 21/08/2026
Reference ID: Label Press/Finishing Operator
Recruitment Policy: Strictly no agencies
About the Role
Due to an internal promotion and sales growth from a successful investment strategy, we are currently seeking a Press/Finishing Operator for our busy Digital Labels Division to operate our state-of-the-art AB Graphic Digicon machinery for cutting, varnishing, foiling, laminating, and slitting printed labels to meet exact customer specifications.
Previous print experience is desirable, though experienced machine operators from other manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate finishing machines to slit and embellish printed self-adhesive labels.
- Ensure finished products meet customer specifications (e.g., quantity, rewind instructions, number of labels per roll).
- Set up and run hot foil, embossing, debossing, screen, and varnish processes.
- Maintain cleanliness and complete machine maintenance logs as per company standards.
- Promptly report machine issues to the Team Leader.
- Maintain a tidy and safe working area in accordance with BRCGS food hygiene and ISO14001 environmental standards.
- Support general factory operations as needed.
- Adhere to all safety, hygiene, and quality control policies, reporting incidents to a Team Supervisor or Director.
Skills & Requirements
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
- Full In-House Training
- Basic computer literacy
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Well-organized with effective time management skills
- Strong interpersonal and team-working skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities under pressure
- Reliable, systematic, and quality-focused
Shift Information
- Alternative Shifts:
- 5:50am – 1:30pm
- 1:30pm – 9:10pm
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Branded works clothing
- Opportunities for overtime
- Opportunities for progression
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Ready to join a team that values precision, quality, and teamwork? Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
