Platen Operator.

Our Client is recruiting a Platen Operator for a permanent, full-time position based on site in Thame. The role will suit someone experienced in operating platen presses or similar specialist finishing equipment within a commercial manufacturing environment.

The position pays £19 per hour for 40 hours per week. Shifts rotate between 6.00am–2.00pm, Monday to Friday, and 2.00pm–midnight, Monday to Thursday. On-site parking is provided.

Working alongside production and design colleagues, you will set up and operate machinery, maintain output quality and help minimise downtime and waste.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and maintain platen presses to produce high-quality finished materials
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings for accurate cutting, creasing, embossing and debossing
• Ensure completed work meets the required quality and safety standards
• Read and interpret job tickets, specifications and production instructions
• Carry out routine checks to minimise machine downtime and material waste
• Identify and resolve basic mechanical and quality issues
• Work closely with production and design teams throughout the manufacturing process
• Maintain good housekeeping around the machinery
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production and finishing processes

Experience required:

• Previous experience operating platen presses or similar finishing equipment
• Strong understanding of cutting, creasing, embossing and debossing processes
• Knowledge of commercial production workflows, die-cutting and high-speed gluing
• Ability to interpret job specifications, artwork layouts and production instructions accurately
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality
• Awareness of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting, including safe machine operation and manual handling
• Ability to identify and resolve minor mechanical or quality issues on press
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with production, design and quality colleagues
• Willingness to learn new techniques and finishes and adapt to evolving technology and processes
• Previous experience within a specialist production or packaging environment would be advantageous
• Relevant vocational training or an apprenticeship in machine operation or manufacturing would be beneficial