Swytch Graphics is growing, and we are looking for an experienced digital cutting and laser cutting operator to join our expanding production team.
Following continued investment in machinery and growth with major clients, we are looking for someone accurate, reliable and quality-focused who takes real pride in producing work to a high standard.
This is a hands-on production role, working across digital cutting, laser cutting, creasing, trimming and finishing of printed display and POS work. The successful candidate will understand the importance of accurate setup, clean cutting, material handling, registration, quality control and keeping production moving efficiently.
The role would suit someone who is tidy, organised and confident working with a varied workload, from larger production runs through to bespoke short-run jobs. You will be joining a busy production environment where teamwork, communication, attention to detail and flexibility are essential.
During busy periods, flexibility around working hours will be required. This may include overtime and possible shift patterns to help us meet customer deadlines. Where night shifts are introduced, the planned pattern would be four 9-hour shifts per week, and a night shift bonus / shift allowance would be paid in addition to normal pay.
In return, we make sure additional effort is recognised through overtime pay, profit-related bonuses, shift allowances where applicable, and extra incentives during busy periods.
At Swytch, we work hard to deliver high-quality work quickly and reliably for our clients. We do not want to let customers down, and we support our team to be the best they can be. We are looking for someone who shares that attitude and wants to be part of a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating digital cutting tables and laser cutting equipment
- Cutting, creasing, kiss cutting, through cutting, trimming and finishing printed materials accurately
- Setting up jobs correctly using supplied artwork, cut files and production information
- Checking registration, cut quality, dimensions and finish throughout production
- Handling a range of materials including display board, vinyl, PVC, acrylic, PETG, HIPS and other rigid or flexible substrates
- Setting up laser cutting jobs safely and accurately
- Monitoring laser cut quality, edge finish and material behaviour during production
- Carrying out basic machine maintenance, blade/tool changes and general equipment checks
- Keeping the cutting and laser areas clean, tidy, organised and efficient
- Managing a varied workload across high-volume and bespoke jobs
- Working closely with print, finishing and production teams to meet deadlines
- Taking responsibility for quality control before work moves to the next stage
- Supporting the wider production team when required
The Right Person
The ideal candidate will be:
- Experienced in digital cutting, laser cutting, large format finishing or a similar production role
- Confident working with cutting tables, laser cutters, finishing equipment or CNC-style production machinery
- Careful, accurate and quality-focused
- Able to read job sheets, dimensions, drawings and production instructions clearly
- Comfortable working with different materials and substrates
- Able to work accurately under pressure
- Tidy and disciplined in their working area
- A good communicator who works well as part of a team
- Willing to take responsibility for machine care, setup and output quality
- Aware of safe working practices around cutting equipment and laser machinery
- Flexible with working hours when required, including overtime or shift patterns during busy periods
- Open to working night shifts if introduced, based on a four-day, 9-hour shift pattern
- Proud of producing work to a high standard
Equipment / Processes Include
Experience on the exact machines is not essential, but experience in digital cutting, laser cutting, large format finishing or production machinery is important.
- Large format digital cutting tables
- Laser cutting equipment
- Knife cutting
- Creasing
- Kiss cutting
- Through cutting
- Acrylic, PETG, HIPS and plastics cutting
- Display board and printed graphics cutting
- POS and retail display production
- Rigid and flexible material handling
- Trimming and finishing
Pay and Benefits
Salary is dependent on experience, ranging from £24,500 to £30,000.
We also offer:
- Overtime pay from 1.25x to 1.75x hourly rate
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- Additional incentives during busy periods
- Night shift bonus / shift allowance if night shifts are introduced
- Planned night shift pattern of four 9-hour shifts per week, where applicable
- Modern machinery and continued investment
- A growing business with genuine opportunities to develop
- A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised
About Swytch Graphics
Swytch Graphics is part of Swytch Group, based in Leicester. We produce high-quality print, display and visual communication work for a wide range of clients.
We are a fast-moving production business with a strong focus on quality, turnaround and customer service. As the company continues to grow, we are looking for people who want to grow with us.
If you are an experienced digital cutting operator, laser cutting operator, large format finisher or production operator looking for a new challenge, and you want to work with a team that values quality, effort and reliability, we would like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester LE4 0JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
