Production Operative

Bluetree Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK print manufacturer seeks skilled operators for Guilliotine, Folding, and Dispatch roles in Rotherham. Salary ranges from £12.60 to £23.00 per hour depending on role and shift pattern, approximately £27,190 to £49,634 annually. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment, health benefits, and additional perks including annual leave and free parking. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing company committed to innovation and quality in print production.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Company pension

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular social events

Free on-site parking

Discount/voucher schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a busy, physical environment.
• Flexibility to support the team during busy periods.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality printed materials with precision.
• Check, pack, and prepare products for delivery.
• Coordinate with production teams for efficient goods delivery.

Skills

Technical expertise

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Basic to good PC skills

Job description

Join Our High -Tech Print Production Team – Permanent & Temporary Opportunities Available

Bluetree Group are the fastest growing print business in the UK, priding ourselves on delivering high quality printed products to customers faster than anyone else through our online brands instantprint & Route 1 Print, manufactured in our 165,000 square foot facility in the heart of South Yorkshire.

Heavily invested in the best equipment, technology & robotics in the industry with our print fleet of Heidelberg 106 litho presses, the latest digital & inkjet print technology from Screen & HP Indigo and two of the worlds first Landa nanographic printers.

A huge finishing department with the latest equipment from Muller Martini, Hunkelar, Polar & Stahl

With a further £20m investment already committed for 2026.

This is your chance to build a long term career in the UK’s most dynamic & efficient print manufacturing team.

We’re looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our production team in the following roles:

• Guillotine Operator
• Folding Machine Operator
• Dispatch Operator

About the Roles

As a Guillotine Operator or Folding Machine Operator, you’ll use your technical expertise to produce high-quality printed materials, from perfectly stitched books to large-format posters, ensuring precision and excellence every time.

As a Dispatch Operator, you’ll be the final link in our production chain, checking, packing, and preparing products for delivery with the highest attention to detail. You’ll coordinate with production teams to ensure goods leave the factory efficiently and on schedule.

What We Offer

• Real Living Wage Employer
• Salary starting from and depends on your role and shift pattern and experience.
• 24/7 Continental (DuPont) shifts pay between £12.60 & £22.20 per hour (approx. £28,088 - £49,489 per year) for 12:15 hour day and night shifts across a 4-week cycle, averaging 42.87 hours per week, with 7 consecutive days off during the cycle.
• 24/5 shifts pay between £12.60 & £23.00 per hour (approx. £27,190 - £49,634 per year) for 8:15 hour day and night shifts over 20 shifts in 4 weeks, averaging 41.5 hours per week, with two consecutive days off each weekend.

• Weekly pay with overtime opportunities at time and a third (1.33%)
• Permanent and temporary contracts available
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive team environment with opportunities to progress
• A chance to work with the latest print and finishing technology

Shift Patterns

24/7 DuPont/Continental Shift (Production Roles)

• Rotating 12.15-hour day and night shifts
• 4-week repeating cycle averaging 42.87 hours per week
• Includes a 7-day rest period every 4 weeks

Example rotation:

• Week 1: 4 night shifts, 3 days off
• Week 2: 3 day shifts, 1 day off, 3 night shifts
• Week 3: 3 days off, 4 day shifts
• Week 4: 7 days off

24/5 Shift (Dispatch Roles)

• Rotating 8.5-hour day and night shifts, Sunday to Friday
• Average 41.5 hours per week
• Two consecutive days off each weekend
• Shift times:
  
  • Nights: 22:00 – 06:15 (Sun–Thu)
  • Mornings: 06:00 – 14:15 (Mon–Fri)
  • Afternoons: 14:00 – 22:15 (Mon–Fri)

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work independently in a busy, physical environment
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Flexibility to support the team during busy periods
• Basic to good PC skills
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
• Willingness to work either 8-hour or 12-hour shifts depending on role

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join a company that values precision, teamwork, and innovation. Whether you’re looking for a long-term career or a short-term opportunity to gain experience in a world-class production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• Health cash plan
• Long Service gifts and awards
• Real living wage employer
• Discount/voucher schemes
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support, including access to mental health support lines and personal skills workshops such as managing your money
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Regular social events and team-building activities, such as our annual summer festival and Christmas Party.
• Free On-site Parking
• 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to earn additional days, the longer you work here

The Company

Established in 2012, Bluetree Group is the UK’s largest online printer and exists to manufacture and sell high volume, premium products through investing in its highly skilled team as well as the latest technology.

Bluetree's combined office, production, and training facilities are in Wath Upon Dearne, which is close to Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster. Our state-of-the-art 165,000 square foot facility is just a 15-minute drive from either the M1 or A1M and boasts ample free on-site parking, the facility is also located on a major bus route which is just a few minutes away from the train stations of Mexborough, Swinton and Wombwell.

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