Printcraft is part of Card Factory plc, a retailer with over 1000 stores nationwide. 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. The business is in an exciting phase of growth and investment to cement our success for the next number of years. It is a great time to join the company while we operate lithographic print and finishing equipment to supply high quality, volume products. The role involves working a continental shift pattern working an average of 42 hours per week. This involves working 4x12- hour days then 4 days rest, then 4x 12-hour nights then 4 days' rest. We are looking for a motivated Packing Machine Operator to join our team. The role involves extensive manual handling which includes moving pallets of cards/envelopes around the machines. Lifting products including cards/envelopes and rolls of film into high speed machinery that will convert into finished products. Basic computer operation to understand product information and instructions related to products being produced. Health & Safety rules must be adhered to along with the daily house keeping all supported by a daily time sheet that must be completed by each operator at the end of each shift Communicating with colleagues Understanding and acting on instructions from the departmental supervisor Follow the daily machine plan to ensure maximum efficiency is obtained and the daily targets are achieved Manual handling (with the aid of manual pallet trucks) Mechanical knowledge for basic machine repairs and size changing of machine Basic computer skills to produce product labels and to obtain instructions related to product information Total awareness when of the environment when machine is in production due to high running speeds of equipment Completing understanding of all the safety elements and processes related to the equipment To ensure all Health & Safety processes and procedure are fully understood and followed Basic computers skills Good organisational skills Practical experience Technical experience ( mechanical ) Machine experience Team working Maintain Health & Safety and house keeping standards Manual Handling