Print Operative - Wales - circa £22k pa (depending on experience)

We are on the search for a detail orientated operator with a strong background in digital printing. This is an opportunity to join one of the largest digital printing companies in the continent. Continually pushing the boundaries of print technology, they need a strong multi tasker who has experience working in a fast paced print production environment and working to tight deadlines.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure each job is signed off as correct before full production commences and signed off as complete at the end.
• Confirm all jobs have first off approvals either full scale or mini proofs.
• Internally source material for each job and set up the machine correctly.
• Complete print jobs in line with the production plan and successfully interpret job cards/work instructions to customer specifications.
• Operate the IDC and rip jobs to the print machine.
• Complete production paperwork, e.g., handover sheets/count sheets.
• Identify and resolve machine troubleshooting.
• Upon completion of jobs, transport to the finishing team with the associated paperwork.
• Report any deviations relating to the job card and/or materials to the Department Manager.
• Support the whole team in the efficient running of the department.
• Ensure quality checks are completed as per Company process.
• Observe all print processes and inspect products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Ensure all products, materials and waste are clearly labelled and identified.
• Review system paperwork such as job cards for information and any other instructions provided, such as spreadsheets, for accurate and efficient production.
• Work alongside less experienced members of the team and provide on job training/coaching where necessary.
• Work alongside other functions within the production area as required to ensure production output meets dispatch requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Report any breakdown, defects or rejections to the appropriate Manager.
• Ensure that all waste is disposed of in accordance with Company procedures and systems.
• Report any accidents, near misses or any instances where environmental procedures are broken or ignored.
• Comply with Health & Safety, ISO, Safe Systems of Work standards and workplace legislation, including ensuring that your work area is maintained in a clean, safe and tidy manner, that all equipment is used safely and according to instructions, and that work is carried out to ensure no risk to yourself, other employees and visitors.
• Undertake and participate in training as required by the Company.
• Perform additional reasonable duties as required by the business from time to time to ensure the effective and efficient running of the operations teams.

Skills & Requirements

• Solid digital printing background and experience.
• Experience working in a fast paced production/print role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and 'think outside of the box'.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate personal time management and people skills.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
• Flexibility on start and finish times to match customer requirements and sudden changes in dispatch requirements.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.

Working Pattern

The current working pattern operates on a 12 hour shift basis over a four week period (rotating including day and night shifts).