Job Introduction The Machine Operator plays an important part in making sure personalised orders are printed, put together, and sent out accurately and on time. It’s a hands-on, dual‑skilled role where you’ll work across digital print production and automated inserting, matching printed card pages correctly, folding them, inserting them into envelopes, and preparing everything for dispatch. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, pays close attention to detail, and feels comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment. What you will be doing? In this role, you’ll operate our digital print equipment to produce personalised cards and related products, keeping a close eye on print quality throughout each run and making adjustments when needed. You’ll carry out routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance to keep the equipment running reliably, as well as setting up and operating auto inserter machines for card folding and envelope insertion. Accuracy is key, so you’ll make sure printed card pages and envelopes are correctly matched using control sheets or barcode systems, adjust machine settings to maintain speed and quality, and confidently clear jams, identify faults, and escalate issues when required. You’ll play an important part in quality control by making sure every order is complete, accurate, and meets Funky Pigeon’s standards. This means completing regular checks to prevent mismatches, missing inserts, or print defects, while helping to minimise rework, waste, and customer reprints. You’ll also follow all health and safety procedures and machine operating guidelines, keep your work area clean, organised, and safe, and handle paper stock, envelopes, and consumables with care. What we’re looking for? You’ll have a strong eye for detail, be comfortable following set processes, and work well to tight deadlines in a hands‑on production environment You’ll need to be confident operating machinery, carrying out repetitive tasks, and using basic IT systems such as job queues, monitors, or barcode/production software Experience with digital printing, automated inserting or mailing equipment, personalised print workflows, or working during peak seasons would be an advantage Personal Attributes You’re reliable, punctual, safety‑conscious, and able to stay calm under pressure You enjoy working as part of a team, have a flexible “can‑do” approach, and are happy to learn multiple machines and rotate tasks You take pride in producing high‑quality work that customers will love A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn Working Pattern Shift‑based role, Monday – Thursday 2.30 pm to 10.30 pm, Fridays off, Saturday 7.30 am to 1 pm, Sundays off. Flexibility required during peak periods (especially Christmas) priorityindeednr About the Company Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Benefits Pension 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Save As You Earn scheme Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please. undefinedundefined undefined Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory VP25