Print Stitching Operator
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | S40 1AQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 220631-1121 |
Summary
Finishing Stitching Operator - Permanent Role
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per year DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday - Morning Shift
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Thorn Baker are recruiting for an experienced Print Finishing Operator to join a well-established and growing print production business. This is a permanent opportunity offering stable hours, a competitive salary and the chance to work with high-quality machinery in a professional manufacturing environment.
The Print Finishing Operator role:
You will be responsible for operating a Horizon Mk3 Stitchliner and supporting the wider print finishing process to ensure all finished products meet strict quality and productivity standards.
Key responsibilities include:
• Operating and setting up the Horizon Mk3 Stitchliner
• Monitoring quality and carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Ensuring smooth workflow and meeting daily production targets
• Identifying and resolving basic machine faults
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working area
• Working closely with the production team to meet deadlines
The ideal candidate for the Print Finishing Operator role will have:
• Previous experience in print finishing is essential
• Experience operating stitchers / booklet makers (Horizon preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic mechanical aptitude and confidence working with machinery
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow instructions
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production priorities
The successful Print Finishing Operator role will benefit from:
• Permanent, stable employment
• Competitive salary
• Daytime working hours - no nights or weekends
• Supportive production environment
• Opportunity to develop technical skills further
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced Print Finishing Operator looking for a long-term role with excellent working hours and pay, apply today or contact Thorn Baker for more information.
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