Finishing Operative

Go Inspire Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications company in the United Kingdom seeks a Finishing Department Operator. This full-time, permanent night shift position involves operating stitching machines to produce high-quality printed materials. Applicants should have proven experience with Heidelberg ST or Muller Saddle Stitchers, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. A commitment to reliability and punctuality is essential, as well as the ability to maintain a clean and organized work area according to company standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of saddle stitching process and formats.
• Proven experience operating stitching machines is essential.
• Reliable and punctual with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce commercially acceptable quality products.
• Achieve production target quantities and speeds.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Understanding of saddle stitching process

Experience operating Heidelberg ST or Muller Saddle Stitcher

Problem-solving skills

Mechanically minded

Reliable and punctual

Job description

GO INSPIRE are trusted to deliver improved communications performance by some of the UK’s most notable household brands in both regulated and non-regulated markets.

Our end-to-end service offering incorporates data insight and analytics, end-to-end outbound and inbound document management, creative design, commercial print, and highly personalised customer communications, across all channels.

We underpin our services with innovative technologies that allow clients to self-serve together with a passion and expertise to deliver our clients’ commercial outcomes.

For any elements not directly provided in-house, we source ‘best-in-market’ products and services from our supply chain, including consumables, alternative formats and accessible media services.

Position:

To support the day-to-day operations of the Finishing Department. You will play a key role in the production process by operating stitching machines to bind printed materials efficiently and accurately. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions to ensure consistent quality in finished products. This is a full‑time, permanent night shift position.

Requirements:

Skills Required For The Role

• Solid understanding of the saddle stitching process and formats
• Proven experience operating Heidelberg ST or Muller Saddle Stitcher (essential)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanically minded with the ability to maintain machines to a high standard
• Capable of achieving top performance even with older equipment
• Reliable and punctual

Key responsibilities

• Produce commercially acceptable quality products
• Achieve production target quantities and speeds
• Maximize machine uptime during your shift
• Complete all paperwork in line with Eclipse Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform quality checks according to Eclipse Standard Operating Procedures
• Report any anomalies or quality concerns to your Shift Supervisor or Department Manager
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with Eclipse Good Housekeeping Policies.