Finishing Operative - London - £Negotiable depending on expereince

Are you a reliable, hands-on team player with experience in print or production finishing? We're looking for a Finishing Operative to join our client's busy production department at a well-established organisation working with major UK clients. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in a fast-moving environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork really matter.

About the Role

As a Finishing Operative, you will work as part of a skilled production team to ensure all jobs are completed on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating a range of finishing equipment (e.g. guillotines, folders, stitchers, binding equipment, enclosing/mailing machines, or similar)
• Inspecting work for quality and consistency
• Following job specifications, production plans, and safety procedures
• Completing basic machine adjustments, setups and routine maintenance
• Accurately recording job information and maintaining production workflow
• Supporting the wider team with general production duties when required

Full training will be provided on specific equipment as needed.

About You

• Experienced in print finishing, direct mail finishing, packaging finishing or a similar production role (preferred but not essential)
• Comfortable working with machinery and production tools
• Quality-focused with high attention to detail
• Able to work well as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining a safe working environment
• Flexible and willing to learn new equipment or processes

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development
• Supportive team and friendly working environment

Desired Skills

• Guillotining (Polar/Prism)
• Folding (MBO/Stahl)
• Stitching - Muller Prima