Guillotine Operator (Nights)

Night Shift Guillotine Operator

Location: Dagenham, East London
Salary: £31,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10pm to 6am
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We're recruiting for an experienced Guillotine Operator to join a well-established commercial printing company in Dagenham.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in print finishing who is looking for a permanent night shift position, working Monday to Friday with weekends off.

The Role

You'll be responsible for operating industrial guillotines, ensuring printed materials are accurately cut to specification while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating and setting industrial guillotines, ideally Polar or Wohlenberg machines.
• Cutting printed materials accurately to job specifications.
• Reading job sheets and ensuring correct cutting measurements.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Working closely with the wider production and finishing teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining quality standards throughout the cutting process.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating guillotines within a commercial print environment.
• Ideally experience with Polar or Wohlenberg guillotines.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Confidence working independently and managing workloads.
• A reliable, positive attitude and willingness to work permanent nights.

What's on Offer?

• £31,000
• Permanent night shift, 10pm to 6am
• Monday to Friday working week
• Established commercial print environment
• Permanent, full-time employment

If you're an experienced Guillotine Operator looking for a new opportunity in Dagenham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Taylor Higson for a confidential chat.