MBO Folder Operator / Print Finisher
Overview
We are seeking an experienced MBO Folder Operator / Print Finisher to join our production team at our Telford site. This role is a key part of the final stages of the print process, ensuring all work is finished to a high standard and meets customer specifications, quality requirements, and tight production deadlines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating MBO folding machines, producing high‑quality folded work to specification. Duties include reading job cards, making machine adjustments and carrying out basic maintenance, and working efficiently to meet production deadlines while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You may also be required to support other production activities when needed.
This role requires strong attention to detail, a methodical and organised approach, and the ability to operate machinery efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment. Previous experience in print finishing or folding would be an advantage; however, full training can be provided for the right candidate.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Setting up and operating MBO folding machines
- Carrying out machine adjustments and basic maintenance
- Ensure high-quality finishing on all printed materials, meeting company standards
- Work efficiently to meet production deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency
- Monitor quality control throughout the finishing process, identifying and resolving any issues
- Follow health and safety guidelines while operating machinery and handling materials
- Collaborate with the printing and production team to ensure smooth operations
- Maintain accurate records of job orders and machine maintenance
Requirements
- Experience in print finishing, including MBO folders (desirable, training can be provided)
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Job Type
Full Time
Working Hours
Flexible day or night shift options available
Salary
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Benefits
Become a valued member within an employee owned company
Opportunity to be enrolled onto company pension scheme
Join our health and wellbeing programme
On-site parking available
Location
Mail Solutions, Halesfield 2, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QH, England, UK
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Envelope Machine Operator
Overview
Envelope Machine Operators are highly skilled engineers, that operate and maintain reel-fed and blank-fed envelope machines.
We are looking for talented individuals who are willing to commit their time, skills and energy in helping us shape the future of printed communications.
If you would like a practical job with an eye for detail, and can work quickly and accurately in a team environment, this could be the job for you.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate pre-set envelope machines as efficiently as possible, whilst working to production schedules and targets to ensure timely output.
- Produce envelope products as per supplied works instructions and drawings ensuring conformance to design specifications
- Perform regular product inspections to check quality standards are achieved in line with ISO 9001 requirements
- Provide accurate and timely production information to assist order with quality control and operational efficiency
- Communicate any machine malfunctions, breakdowns or problems to Shift Supervisors
- Maintain, repair and perform essential maintenance on envelope machines
- Comply with all aspects of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Carry out additional duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
Skills, Interests & Qualities
- A desire to achieve high engineering standards
- Work quickly and accurately to deadlines
- Concentrate for long periods
- Follow company processes and procedures
- Exceptional attentional to detail
- Problem solving capabilities
- Excellent time keeping
- Adaptable and flexible to operational requirements
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team
Experience
Any mechanical skills and knowledge of flexo printing would be advantageous, but not essential as all necessary training can be provided.
Training & Development
We can provide a range of training programmes tailored to suit your existing knowledge and skills as an Envelope Machine Operator - whether you are starting as a complete novice or a very experienced engineer.
Job Type
Full Time
Working Hours
To facilitate a 24/7 factory, we operate a variety of shift patterns. Please enquire for further details.
Salary
Continental Days up to £27,000 per year.
Weekday Nights up to £34,000 per year.
Benefits
Become a valued member within an employee owned company
Opportunity to be enrolled onto company pension scheme
Join our health and wellbeing programme
On-site parking available
Rewarding career path with training opportunities
Location
Mail Solutions, Halesfield 2, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QH, England, UK
Interested? APPLY NOW!
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A member of our HR team will be in touch to assist you.
COVID-19
With COVID-19 at a pandemic scale around the world, Mail Solutions continues to take the implications of the outbreak extremely seriously.
The health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers remains of paramount importance, which is why the company is continuously reviewing its business risks, following Government guidelines and putting in place any appropriate safety measures.
Some of these measures consist of social distancing, non-essential contact, regular cleaning, hand sanitising stations and the wearing of masks when moving around our sites.
Please find details below on risk assessments we have conducted, notices issued and statements published in relation to COVID-19.
Assessments & Notices
COVID-19 Risk Assessment - Corby [PDF]
COVID-19 Risk Assessment - Telford [PDF]
Staying COVID-19 Secure [PDF]
Statements
Envelope Machine Adjuster
Overview
Envelope Machine Adjusters are highly skilled engineers, that operate and maintain reel-fed and blank-fed envelope machines.
We are looking for talented individuals who are willing to commit their time, skills and energy in helping us shape the future of printed communications.
If you would like a practical job with an eye for detail, and can work quickly and accurately in a team environment, this could be the job for you.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Set and operate envelope machines, reel-fed or blank-fed, as efficiently as possible, whilst working to production schedules and targets to ensure timely output.
- Produce envelope products as per supplied works instructions and drawings ensuring conformance to design specifications
- Perform regular product inspections to check quality standards are achieved in line with ISO 9001 requirements
- Provide accurate and timely production information to assist order with quality control and operational efficiency
- Communicate any machine malfunctions, breakdowns or problems to Shift Supervisors
- Maintain, repair and perform essential maintenance on envelope machines
- Comply with all aspects of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Carry out additional duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
Skills, Interests & Qualities
- A desire to achieve high engineering standards
- Work quickly and accurately to deadlines
- Concentrate for long periods
- Follow company process and procedures
- Exceptional attentional to detail
- Problem solving capabilities
- Excellent time keeping
- Adaptable and flexible to operational requirements
- Communicate effectively and work as part of a team
Experience
Previous experience as an Envelope Machine Adjuster is essential.
Training & Development
We can provide a range of training programmes tailored to your existing knowledge and skills, so you can become a fully trained Envelope Machine Adjuster.
Job Type
Full Time
Working Hours
To facilitate a 24/7 factory, we operate a variety of shift patterns. Please enquire for further details.
Salary
Continental Days up to £34,000 per year.
Weekday Nights up to £42,000 per year.
Benefits
Become a valued member within an employee owned company
Opportunity to be enrolled onto company pension scheme
Join our health and wellbeing programme
On-site parking available
Rewarding career path with training opportunities
Location
Mail Solutions, Halesfield 2, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QH, England, UK
Interested? APPLY NOW!
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A member of our HR team will be in touch to assist you.
Lithographic Envelope Printer
Overview
Mail Solutions are looking for a talented, committed and skilled individual to join our Overprint Department as a Lithographic Envelope Printer.
Lithographic Envelope Printers play a pivotal role in our short run printing solutions. They are responsible for the setup and operation of offset envelope printing presses to produce high quality lithographic printed envelopes in accordance to a customer’s order specification.
Their work involves producing high quality colour print on multi-colour halm presses. Although print requirements can vary from 1-4 colours, Envelope Printers are required to attain high standards on print quality, colour accuracy and consistency, whilst achieving quick turnaround on all orders.
If you are seeking for a practical job within the manufacturing industry with the ability to work at a quick pace, this job could be for you. The ideal candidate will need to pay excellent attention to detail whilst working to agreed timescales and deadlines in a fast paced production environment.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Set and operate two colour envelope printing presses, whilst working to production schedules and targets to ensure timely output
- Check finished products against artwork proofs to maintain quality standards
- Report any machine defects or breakdowns to Line / Shift Supervisor
- Collate accurate production information to assist order planning
- Comply with all aspects of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
- Perform other duties as required
Skills, Interests & Qualities
- Ability to work in a time efficient manner whilst under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent concentration skills
- Ability to follow company procedures, read artwork proofs and relevant information relating to the job
- Ability to work in a small team as well as on an individual basis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The candidate should be able to distinguish colours and have good mathematical skills
Experience
The successful candidate will need to have good mechanical skills and have previous experience of operating Halm litho printing presses.
Working Hours
The working hours for this particular role will be Monday to Friday on a rota basis. Shifts will rotate working 5:45am-2pm and 1:45pm-10pm.
Location
Mail Solutions, Halesfield 2, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QH, England, UK
Interested?
If you think this could be the career for you, please send us a copy of your CV by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a member of our HR team will get back to you.
