Machine Operator - Foil Slitting

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

Job summary

A leading card manufacturer in Baildon is seeking a Slitting Machine Operator for a full-time role. You will manage the slitting process for the production of greetings cards and related products, ensuring the accurate operation of machines. Basic maintenance knowledge is required, along with numerical literacy and flexibility to adapt in a busy environment. The role offers competitive pay and a benefits package, working regular hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must possess Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Need intermediate technical knowledge for basic machine maintenance.
• Previous experience in a production environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate the slitting machine to produce required products.
• Carry out basic maintenance on the slitting machine after training.
• Control stock of raw materials and submit purchase requisitions.

Skills

Numerical literacy

Intermediate technical knowledge

Previous machine operating experience

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

Maths GCSE or equivalent

Job description

# Machine Operator - Foil Slitting## About the jobWe are currently recruiting for a Slitting machine operator to join our card manufacturing site, Printcraft, in Baildon. 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.This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (regular days) Working to production time lines the Slitting machine operator is responsible for the slitting of all products that are required for the manufacturing process. After training, you’ll carry out basic maintenance on this machine so an intermediate technical knowledge is required. You’ll also look after the stock control of raw material and submitting purchase requisitions as required. It’ll be essential to possess a good appreciation of Maths to ensure accurate operation of slitting machine with accuracy. To deliver and prioritise workload successfully you will successfully build relationships and work closely with other key members of the wider team such as Production Planners, Finishing Machine Operators and Managers. Skills required:* Be numerically literate with Maths GCSE or equivalent* An intermediate technical knowledge for basic machine maintenance* Previous experience of operating machines in a similar production environment - beneficial* Must be flexible and be able to adapt to business needs* Basic Computer skills are requiredThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Machine Operator - Foil Slitting* **Salary** Competitive salary and benefits package* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** cardfac/TP/1417897/30953* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 40* **Closing Date** 4 March, 2026* **Location** 6 Acorn Park Baildon Shipley, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 2 February, 2026