Digital Print Technician

The Delta Group; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

160 hours Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays

Workplace pension, provided by NEST

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

A leading visual communications specialist is seeking a Digital Print Technician in Bishop's Stortford, UK. The role involves managing the pre-print section of a Nozomi Digital press, ensuring quality checks on media, and operating efficiently. Ideal candidates will have operational experience with Digital POS printing and knowledge of large format digital print processes. The position offers benefits including a workplace pension, annual leave, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Delta clients and quality standards would be an advantage.
• Experienced in handling POS Medias.
• Understanding of digital print processes and the concept.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.
• PPT/FLT qualifications (desired).
• As you will be part of a large team, an effective team member is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise and quality check media prior to commencing any printing.
• Operating the feeder area of the Nozomi efficiently.
• Maintain machinery to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Operate and maintain the coating devices.
• QC material and print to job requirements.
• Notify the Team/manager when issues occur to avoid production delays.
• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule.
• Produce print in line with company quality processes and standards.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy.
• Manage time to ensure continuous, smooth operation of Nozomi.
• Work using 5S principles and adhere to Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain machinery per manufacturer recommendations and perform daily essential maintenance.
• Resolve minor problems to keep workflow uninterrupted.
• You will be trained to carry out other Nozomi print operations as required.

Skills

Knowledge of large format digital print processes and machines

Operational experience with Digital POS printing

Proven ability to multi-task and plan ahead

Demonstrable attention to detail

PPT/FLT qualifications

Team player

Multi-tasking

Digital print concepts

Education

PPT/FLT qualifications (desired)

Job description

Job Title: Digital Print Technician

Department: Print & Finishing

Reporting to: Print Works Manager

Shift pattern: Mon – Thurs Nights, 19:45 – 06:15

About The Delta Group

We are Europe’s leading visual communications specialist delivering dynamic multi-channel marketing services to brands and retailers across the globe. Our model combines insight, creative, production, execution and optimisation to provide clients with a broad range of effective and impactful point-of-purchase visual communications.

We are invested in understanding the complex and dynamic challenges facing brands and retailers and our services are specifically designed to navigate this complexity and boost competitiveness across multiple markets and languages.

We’re owner-managed and independent, leading small teams of influential thinkers, meaning that we have the agility of a small business but the resources of a large one. Our belief is that in a changing industry, we must be a company that can change with it.

Role Overview

The post holder will be responsible for the effective running of the pre-print section of a Nozomi Digital press. You will organise, inspect and check all media prior to production, this key role will encompass preparation of media including size and quantity checks as well as loading and unloading the feeder element of the press. Producing work accurately in line with job specifications within the agreed timescales. To organise their department to be efficient, maintain stocks of core agreed materials and to ensure the equipment is maintained correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and quality check media prior to commencing any printing. Ensuring total quantity is available before commencing.
• Ensure media conforms to job docket size and quantity.
• Operating the feeder area of the Nozomi efficiently and in line with expected performance levels to maintain targets.
• Operating and maintaining the coating devices.
• QC material and print to job requirements.
• Notify the Team/manager when issues occur, giving as much time as possible as to not affect production.
• Maintain and process work according to the production schedule.
• Produce print in line with company quality processes and standards.
• Keep work area and machinery clean and tidy.
• Manage your time to ensure continuous smooth and efficient operation of Nozomi.
• Work using 5s principles.
• Ensure company Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
• Maintain the machinery to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Carry out every day essential maintenance to ensure machine performs at the highest standards.
• Problem solving minor issues, to ensure that the work flows smoothly through the department.
• You will be trained to carry out other Nozomi print operations as and when required, but this will be your key role.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of large format digital print processes and machines.
• Knowledge of Delta clients and quality standards would be an advantage.
• Operational experience with Digital POS printing.
• Experienced in handling POS Medias.
• Experienced in understanding potential problems in media to prevent press downtime.
• Proven ability to multi-task and plan ahead of schedule.
• Understanding of digital print processes and the concept.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.
• Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious.
• PPT/FLT qualifications (desired)
• As you will be part of a large team, an Effective team member is essential.

Benefits

• 160 hours Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension, provided by NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme

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.