Guillotine Operative

Guillotine Operative Wanted - Consistent Work and Weekly Pay Location: Uckfield Night Shifts: Continental: 18:00 - 06:00 The Best Connection is a recruitment agency, and this position is being offered on a Temporary basis with the potential of going permanent. Job Summary: We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Guillotine Operative to join our client''s production team in Uckfield. This is a hands-on role responsible for accurately cutting materials to specification using guillotine machinery, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to safety standards. You will be operating Polar guillotine cutters (models 78 and 92) to cut digital print work accurately and efficiently, ensuring jobs meet specification, quality standards, and delivery deadlines. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Set up and run Polar 78 and Polar 92 guillotines, selecting correct programmes, and adjusting the correct settings for each job. Read and interpret job tickets/specifications for each job and adjust for production accordingly. Carry out in-process quality checks to maintain accuracy (squareness, tolerances, and consistent finishing quality). Manage work flow to meet production schedules; prioritise jobs and minimise waste and downtime. Handle and stack paper safely; use lifts/trolleys as required and maintain good housekeeping around the cutting area. Perform routine maintenance: blade changes (where trained/authorised), cleaning, lubrication, and basic fault reporting. ..... full job details .....