Digital Print Operator - Signs

BCS Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flex benefits

Company car/allowance

Job summary

BCS Group is seeking a Digital Printer Operator - Signs to join the Sign Operations Team in the Midlands. You will operate Canon flatbed and roll-to-roll UV printers, laminate and cut vinyl, and ensure efficient manufacturing of commercial and bespoke signage.

You will also be involved in stock control, audits, and quality processes, reporting to the Team Leader. A strong focus on accuracy, teamwork and adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the sign print industry, specifically with large format/wide format signage using a wide range of substrates.
• Knowledge of flatbed and roll to roll UV printers; Oce Arizona etc.
• Experience in mounting, laminating, cutting and weeding.

Responsibilities

• Operate Canon flatbed printing machine to manufacture commercial and bespoke signage.
• Laminate and perform vinyl cutting operations; mount and lay up vinyl to substrates.
• Operate CNC router and ensure seamless print-to-cut process.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and report any issues delaying orders.
• Support the Sign Operations Team and assist with annual stock checks.
• Ensure work follows defined processes and timescales; communicate with Team Leaders.

Skills

Sign print experience

UV printers knowledge

Mounting and laminating

Team collaboration

Tools

Canon flatbed printer

Zund machine

Oce Arizona

Job description

Digital Printer Operator - Signs

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

The Role

Responsible for the operation of Flatbed and Roll to Roll UV printer and cutting equipment; Canon and Zund machinery, to manufacture commercial and bespoke signage.

Complete audits as requested and contribute to the annual stock check.

Working as part of the signs operations team and providing full operational support to all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Production

Responsible for the manufacturing of commercial and bespoke signage using the Canon flatbed printing machine, working with the Team Leader ensuring the machine is utilised to maximum capacity.

Laminating and vinyl cutting operations. Mounting and laying up vinyl to various substrates.

CNC router operation, operating a seamless manufacture process from print to cut.

Commercial

Maintain accurate stock levels within the system by ensuring orders are picked accurately.

Report stock issues and highlight where customer orders could potentially be delayed.

Complete stock audits as requested, feeding back to the Team Leader and Quality Team.

Support the business during annual stock checks.

Quality

Ensure works are carried out in accordance with processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement by providing suggestions and feedback to Team Leaders and Management.

Work to agreed timescales updating the Team Leader on progress. Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Management at all times.

All orders are to be wrapped, banded and packaged as per delivery method.

HSEQ

Complete tasks in accordance with the risk assessments, notify the Team Leader of any potential noncompliance. Report accidents and near misses using the correct methods.

Ensure the correct PPE is used in the depot at all times.

Maintain excellent levels of housekeeping, ensure areas are free from waste and trip hazards etc

Complete routine checks and cleaning process for equipment used as required. Key measures & targets:

Utilisation of equipment

Quality of Canon and Zund area and maintenance of equipment

Waste ReductionKey Relationships

Signs Team Leader

Sign Operations TeamPerson Specification

The successful candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:

Essential

Previous experience within the sign print industry, specifically with large format/wide format signage using a wide range of substrates

Knowledge of flatbed and roll to toll UV printers; Oce Arizona etc

Experience in mounting, laminating, cutting and weeding

Attention to detail and ability to follow process

Ability to work well within a team, offering support to othersDesirable

Forklift LicenceAbout BCS Group

BCS Group, a subsidiary of Barhale Holdings Plc, is a privately owned company.

We are a leading supplier of safety in the Midlands.

We pride ourselves on providing a first-class service to all our customers, ensuring the right product or solution is delivered to the right location on time.

With over 5,000 items within our core range, BCS Group can fulfil any order and ensure it is delivered directly via our dedicated transport fleet or those of our partners.

Manufacturing: Our capabilities include standard and bespoke signage, labels, temporary and permanent road traffic signs and bespoke steel fabrication/installation which includes footbridges, walkways, flooring, guardrails, ladders and tunnelling products.

Extensive Stock Range: Distributor of leading industry brands in PPE & clothing, traffic management, safety & lifting and site equipment products. These include Bollé, Pulsar, Globus, Rock Fall, Progarm, Portwest, Melba Swintex, Oxford Plastics, JSP, Nissen, Carters, Orafol, Crowcon, Radiodetection, Dräger, Ridgegear, and Plant Nappy.

Safety Equipment Servicing: Specialist safety & lifting repair, calibration and inspection since 1999. We have our own purpose-built maintenance and calibration facility for gas detection, cable avoidance, breathing apparatus and lifting equipment which along with our fully equipped mobile calibration unit is where all maintenance and repairs are carried out. Our staff are trained and fully qualified in the maintenance, calibration and inspection of a full range of specialist safety & lifting equipment.

Our People: With a direct workforce philosophy, the company culture is driven by our core values, which describe how we act day-to-day. We ensure all your needs are met through our national call centre and dedicated account management.

Triple Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2011 standards, which means our customers can have complete confidence that we have an ongoing commitment to be a safe, efficient and responsible partner.

Caring and investing in you

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people.

We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Continuous service awards