Large Sheet Die Cut Operator

Card Factory plc; Baildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail manufacturer based in Baildon is seeking a Large Sheet Die Cut Operator to join their team. The role involves operating various large sheet-finishing machines, specifically embossing and die cutting. Ideal candidates will have excellent knowledge of greeting card finishing, strong practical skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits, with an exciting opportunity to join the company during a growth phase.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of greeting card finishing.
• Experience in operating large machinery and working to tight deadlines.
• Strong practical and technical skills in production processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate various large sheet-finishing machines efficiently.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety within the department.
• Communicate effectively at all levels and work within a team.

Skills

Knowledge of greeting card finishing

Practical and technical skills

Experience of operating large machinery

Problem-solving skills

Team working skills

Job description

# Large Sheet Die Cut Operator## About the jobPrintcraft is part of Card Factory plc, a retailer with over 1000 stores nationwide. Printcraft manufactures the groups UK greetings cards, wrap and POS for stores. It is a forward-thinking business with the state of the art equipment operating a large site 24/7, we produce around ¼ billion items per annum.The business is in an exciting phase of growth and investment to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join the company while we operate lithographic print and finishing equipment to supply high quality, volume products.**Main Responsibilities*** Operators are multi skilled to operate different machine and must be able to emboss and die cut* Operators need to have a practical approach and be confident at problem solving* Excellent team working skills with a good attitude* To be able to communicate at all levels* Good level and high standards of house-keeping and Health & Safety within the department**The Ideal Candidate**Ideally you will have:* Excellent Knowledge of greeting card finishing* Excellent practical and technical skills* Experience of operating large machinery* Must be able to work to tight deadlines* Manuel Handling*We are looking for a committed individual to operate various large sheet-finishing machines to include embossing and die cut machines to their optimum. This role is working on a continental shift pattern working 3 weeks out of 4. An excellent understanding of large sheet finishing of greeting cards along with a good eye for detail is advantageous.* The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Large Sheet Die Cut Operator* **Salary** Competitive salary and benefits package* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** cardfac/TP/1417897/30849* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 42* **Closing Date** 20 February, 2026* **Location** 6 Acorn Park Baildon Shipley, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 21 January, 2026