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Cut & Crease Operator £34,600 to £39,000 plus benefits We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cut & Crease Operator to join a well-established print and packaging company based in the Huntingdonshire area. This is a permanent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed packaging products to customer specifications. Working as a Cut & Crease Operator, you will be joining an experienced production team within a successful business that provides specialist print and packaging solutions to a wide range of customers. This position would suit someone with previous cutting, creasing or die-cutting experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within the print and packaging industry. Main Responsibilities for the Cut & Crease Operator: * Setting and operating cut and crease machinery * Setting cutting and creasing accurately for each production job * Producing work in accordance with job specifications and production requirements * Carrying out machine make-readies and adjustments * Checking printed materials for quality, accuracy and consistency * Monitoring machinery throughout production runs * Identifying and resolving minor machine or production issues * Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved * Minimising material waste wherever possible * Completing relevant production and quality documentation * Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Working closely with colleagues across the print and production departments Skills/Experience for the Cut & Crease Operator: * Previous experience working as a Cut & Crease Operator or within a similar print finishing position * Experience operating cut and crease or die-cutting machinery * Previous experience within the print, packaging, carton or print finishing industry * Good understanding of cutting and creasing processes * Experience working with printed board, cartonboard or similar materials * Ability to accurately set machinery and work from job specifications * Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work * Good mechanical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work effectively within a busy production environment * Reliable with a good attitude towards health & safety and quality standards Hours of work for the Cut & Crease Operator: Days and Nights shift pattern 12 hour (averages a 40 hour working week) Benefits for the Cut & Crease Operator: Up to 30-minute paid break during shift Overtime paid at 1.25 once contractual hours worked – premium increases to 1.5 overtime rate, once 48 hours per week is exceeded Holidays Free vend tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soup Group Life assurance (4 x annual salary) Aviva Company pension scheme Medicash insurance scheme (Dental, Optical etc) Employee assistance programme Retail discount scheme Free on-site parking Reward and recognition scheme Employee referral programme Based in Huntingdonshire For more details on the Cut & Crease Operator please contact Lisa Parsons