Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: York North Yorkshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We're looking for a Press Assistant to join an established and growing print production team in York. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in print, manufacturing or production or someone with a genuine interest in developing their technical skills within the print industry.
Working alongside experienced Press Operators, you'll play an important role in keeping production running smoothly, ensuring finished products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.
What will you be doing?
Assisting with the setup and operation of printing presses
Preparing and loading paper, inks and other production materials
Supporting press operators throughout printing runs
Checking print quality, colour, alignment and consistency
Identifying defects and reporting issues to senior operators
Carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance of press equipment
Organising completed print jobs and preparing materials for the next stage
Maintaining accurate production and job records
Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe
Following all company health & safety and quality procedures
Working as part of a close-knit production team to achieve deadlines and customer requirements
What are we looking for?
Ideally, you'll have some knowledge or experience of offset printing processes or working with printing presses.
We're looking for someone who is:
Practical and technically minded
Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
Able to follow instructions accurately
Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality
A good communicator and team player
Comfortable working around machinery and performing physical tasks
Well organised with a positive approach to work
Flexible and able to adapt to changing production requirements
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation where you can learn new technical skills, gain valuable experience within the print industry and build a long-term career in production.
If you're practical, switched-on and looking for a role where you can develop and progress, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more