Cut and Crease Operator
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,578.62 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | LS11 5LX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Graphic Packaging International, Leeds |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
At Graphic Packaging International, we package life’s everyday moments for a more renewable future.
We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the box that contained your frozen meal last night, to the box that held your beer or pop cans last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producers of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.
At our Leeds site we are looking for talented Cut and Crease Operators to join our innovative global Company and who can hit the ground running and become part of our team.
12 hour shifts x 3 each week, rotating days and nights each week.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will me able to make ready and run a Bobst Cut and Crease Die-cutter machine and its associated ancillary equipment to their optimum efficiency.
Key Objectives
To provide a continual and effective service within the department.
To maximize efficiencies and quality whilst minimizing waste.
To follow all quality systems and procedures within the department.
To maintain good housekeeping around the machine, whilst working to specific maintenance schedules and work practices.
To work effectively and efficiently as part of a cohesive team.
Working Practices
Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures within the specific work area to satisfy both company and customer requirements – including ISO quality, hygiene, health & safety and environmental standards.
Organise the workplace to achieve high standards of housekeeping and report any defects, hazards and/or issues to the relevant people immediately.
Production
Continuously develop skills and working practices in line with world class manufacturing standards.
Maintain effective service levels to the Cut and Crease machine to enable continuous running.
Undertake routine maintenance, mechanical adjustments and minor repairs to maintain the production cycle, identifying more serious matter to management so planned maintenance can be arranged
Skills
Able to operate a BOBST cut and crease machine (required)
BPIF Qualification (desirable but not required)
Computer literate
·Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets
Excellent communication skills essential
Ability to understand clear written and verbal instructions.
Self-motivated
Good understanding of procedures and processes.
Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic
Quality and safety conscious
Punctual, presentable and with good attendance
Why join Graphic Packaging International?
We are one of the UK’s leading folding carton manufacturers
A growing business in the food packaging industry and part of the network that serves all major UK supermarkets
Competitive salary
Benefits including Life Assurance
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Graphic Packaging International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the box that contained your frozen meal last night, to the box that held your beer or pop cans last weekend. As one of the world’s largest global producers of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.
At our Leeds site we are looking for talented Cut and Crease Operators to join our innovative global Company and who can hit the ground running and become part of our team.
12 hour shifts x 3 each week, rotating days and nights each week.
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will me able to make ready and run a Bobst Cut and Crease Die-cutter machine and its associated ancillary equipment to their optimum efficiency.
Key Objectives
To provide a continual and effective service within the department.
To maximize efficiencies and quality whilst minimizing waste.
To follow all quality systems and procedures within the department.
To maintain good housekeeping around the machine, whilst working to specific maintenance schedules and work practices.
To work effectively and efficiently as part of a cohesive team.
Working Practices
Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures within the specific work area to satisfy both company and customer requirements – including ISO quality, hygiene, health & safety and environmental standards.
Organise the workplace to achieve high standards of housekeeping and report any defects, hazards and/or issues to the relevant people immediately.
Production
Continuously develop skills and working practices in line with world class manufacturing standards.
Maintain effective service levels to the Cut and Crease machine to enable continuous running.
Undertake routine maintenance, mechanical adjustments and minor repairs to maintain the production cycle, identifying more serious matter to management so planned maintenance can be arranged
Skills
Able to operate a BOBST cut and crease machine (required)
BPIF Qualification (desirable but not required)
Computer literate
·Ability to work under strict deadlines and targets
Excellent communication skills essential
Ability to understand clear written and verbal instructions.
Self-motivated
Good understanding of procedures and processes.
Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic
Quality and safety conscious
Punctual, presentable and with good attendance
Why join Graphic Packaging International?
We are one of the UK’s leading folding carton manufacturers
A growing business in the food packaging industry and part of the network that serves all major UK supermarkets
Competitive salary
Benefits including Life Assurance
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Graphic Packaging International is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent