Print Finishing Operator (Cut/Fold/Stitch) - up to £35,000 Chapel Press - Stockport £30,000 – £35,000+ (negotiable, depending on experience)
Chapel Press is a busy commercial print finishing department, running varied work at volume - this isn't a single-machine, repetitive role. We need someone who can move across the finishing floor, rather than run one machine all day.
The role
We're looking for a well-rounded print finisher who can run guillotine/cutting (Polar/Wohlenberg), folding machines (MBO) and stitching machines (Muller). This is a genuinely broad role for someone who can operate confidently across all three.
We'll also consider strong candidates who can run two of the three machines, at a lower rate depending on machine combination and standard.
What separates a good operator from an average one: fast, accurate make-ready with minimal waste, and the judgement to set up and run without needing to be supervised.
A standard day-shift option, for the right candidate
We previously had a multi-skilled finishing operator on a standard day shift who took on responsibility for setting the standard on the finishing floor - quality, pace, and how the job should be done - reporting to our Production Manager. That position is currently open.
If you're an experienced, well-rounded operator who'd value coming off double-days permanently in exchange for taking on that standard-setting role, we'd like to hear from you. This isn't a given for every applicant - it depends on finding the right person - but it's a genuine option worth raising at interview if it interests you.
Shift pattern
This role is double-day shifts, Monday to Friday:
- 6:30am – 2:00pm, or
- 2:00pm – 9:30pm
Overtime is regularly available on top, paid at a premium rate. A standard day-shift option exists for the right candidate — see above.
What we're looking for
- Solid working knowledge of commercial print finishing
- Confident running a guillotine (Polar/Wohlenberg), MBO folder and Muller stitching machine
- Strong candidates with two of these three skills will also be considered, at a lower rate
- Reliable, accurate, and able to work to production deadlines
Pay and benefits
- £30,000 – £35,000+ for a cut/fold/stitch operator, negotiable depending on experience
- Candidates would be considered with two of the three skills at a lower rate (verified at interview)
- Overtime paid at premium rate when available
- Full-time, permanent position
To apply
Send your CV and a brief note on which machines you operate and to what level. We'll get back to suitable candidates quickly.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Print Finishing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
