Finishing Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Finishing Operator
Job Purpose: To manage the operation of finishing machines and associated equipment including guillotine, Pitstop, folders, stitcher and motion cutter whilst maintaining quality, efficiency and safety at all times.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensuring correct job is on the machine - code/version etc.
- To monitor and maintain quality of work produced.
- Make adjustments to maintain quality and output.
- To maintain optimum machine output speed.
- To keep the machine area in good order.
- To efficiently utilise any machine staff provided for you.
- To complete all documentation as required by ISO 9001.
- To pass on all relevant information to subsequent shifts.
- To report breakdowns or abnormalities immediately.
- To be fully conversant with all applicable Health & Safety procedures.
- To leave the machine in a safe and tidy condition.
- Give coaching and guidance where required.
- Ensure daily and monthly preventative maintenance is carried out and relative forms are completed.
- To undertake training as and when required.
- Undertake to comply with the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and its associated policies
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time.
- Ensure a comprehensive shift handover is completed.
Technical Qualities:
- Previous experience required
- Literate and numerate
- Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,953.00-£30,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finishing Operator - Peterborough
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finishing Operator roles across Purple Dash Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,953 - £30,320 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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