Trainee Print Press Operator (4 day week)

Are you a skilled or semi-skilled production/machine operator looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to earn a competitive salary while receiving recognition for a job well done? If so, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Print Press Operator to work for a global leader in the manufacture of tags, labels, wristbands, and badges. As part of a small, high-performing team, you will play a crucial role in achieving daily production goals in terms of quality and quantity, meeting customer expectations while optimising efficiency.

During your day-to-day role as a Trainee Print Press Operator, you will receive the support you need to develop and enhance your skills. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn about print production. We are more interested in your potential than in finding someone who is already the finished article.

They Offer

• £24,000 per annum


• Overtime available at a rate of 1.33 times the standard hourly rate


• Company performance annual bonus


• Health Cash Plan


• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme


• Pension Scheme


• 20 days of holiday (for a 4-day workweek) plus bank holidays, increasing with time served after 5, 10, and 20 years

What You'll Be Doing as a Trainee Print Press Operator

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will work in various areas of production under a level of supervision.

In this Trainee Print Press Operator role, you will:

• Set up and operate production equipment


• Monitor the production process and conduct quality checks


• Clean and perform basic maintenance on work areas and machines


• Report equipment faults to your Supervisor


• Identify and pursue opportunities for improvement


• Provide support to the Production Manager

Could you be part of this fantastic team?

To be successful, you'll need to be hardworking and enthusiastic, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to change.

Full training will be provided for the Trainee Print Press Operator role, but you should possess the following:

• Previous experience as a skilled or semi-skilled production/machine operator


• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions


• A keen eye for detail


• Basic computer skills


• A willingness to take responsibility for ensuring quality control and adherence to company procedures


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Initiative to work independently when necessary


• A safety-first attitude


• A good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of quality


• A desire to develop skills and knowledge to support business needs

Hours

Monday to Wednesday 06:00 - 16:00, Thursday 06:00 - 15:30. 

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