Digital Print Operative

The Delta Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension (NEST)

EAP

Employee discount

Job summary

The Delta Group is seeking a responsible operator to produce print work in line with job specifications at our Bishop’s Stortford site. You will collect work from the repro/print department, ensure correct sizing, apply the right correction curves, and QC to meet job requirements.

Responsibilities include maintaining production schedules, notifying supervisors of major issues, problem solving minor issues, maintaining machinery per manufacturer recommendations, and keeping the work area clean.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of print production practices and processes.
• Experience with HP Flatbeds, Agfa, EFI Vutek is preferable but not essential.
• Understanding Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process work from the repro/print department.
• Ensure correct sizing and apply the appropriate correction curve.
• QC to job requirements.
• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule.
• Notify supervisor of major issues.
• Problem-solve minor issues to keep workflow smooth.
• Maintain machinery to manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy.
• Select the correct media profile and rip the job to be printed (training provided).

Skills

Print production knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliable and conscientious

Windows OS understanding

Flexibility

Tools

HP Flatbeds

Agfa

EFI Vutek

Job description

Role Overview

The poster holder will be responsible for accurately producing print work in line with job specifications.

Primary Objectives

• Collect and process work sent down from the repro/print department;


• Ensure that the work is sized correctly, and the appropriate correction curve is applied;


• QC to job requirements;


• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule;


• Notify the supervisor/manager when a major issue is encountered;


• Problem solve minor issues, to ensure that the work flows smoothly through the department;


• Maintain the machinery to manufacturers recommendations;


• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy


• Select the correct media profile then rip the job to be printed (training will be given if needed).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of print production practices and processes;


• Experience with HP Flatbeds, Agfa, efi Vutek is preferable but not essential;


• Understanding Windows Operating systems


• Operational experience with print;


• Demonstrable attention to detail;


• Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious;


• Flexible and effective team member.

Benefits

• 20 Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays


• Workplace pension, provided by NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee Discount Scheme

Shift pattern: 2 days on 2 days off (rotating week 1 M/Tu/F/Sa, week 2 W/Th), 06:00 - 20:00 (13.5 hours) with shorter shifts on Fri/Sat (06:00 - 19:00).

Safety Considerations

The post holder agrees to be committed to health and safety and be aware of their contribution towards it in the workplace. This includes the requirements to monitor safety and compliance with any systems of safe working within the Group and to take reasonable care of oneself and other people who may be affected by one’s actions and omissions at work.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The Delta Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of disability, race, gender, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.