Envelope Printer

Devonshire Appointments; Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Envelope Printer to join a production team in Castleford. The role involves setting up and operating HALM printing machines while ensuring print quality standards are met. Candidates should have proven experience in commercial print production and excellent attention to detail. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for overtime and professional development within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating HALM envelope printing machines.
• Background in envelope or commercial print production.
• Strong understanding of print quality standards and colour control.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain HALM envelope printing machines.
• Ensure print quality meets required standards.
• Record production data accurately.

Skills

HALM envelope printing experience

Understanding of print quality standards

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work to production targets

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Envelope Printer with hands‑on HALM press experience to join Paragon's production team, based in Castleford, West Yorkshire.

This is a permanent full‑time site‑based role, working 37.5 per week, shifts 6am‑2pm or 2pm‑10pm (Monday to Friday).

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain HALM envelope printing machines
• Read and interpret job specifications, artwork, and production instructions
• Ensure print quality meets required standards, including registration, colour consistency, and alignment
• Carry out routine machine checks, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting
• Monitor production runs to minimise waste and downtime
• Load materials (envelopes, inks, plates, etc.) and manage stock usage
• Perform basic machine maintenance and cleaning
• Record production data accurately (output, waste, downtime, etc.)
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to meet production deadlines
• Follow all health & safety, quality, and site procedures at all times

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience operating HALM envelope printing machines
• Background in envelope or commercial print production
• Strong understanding of print quality standards and colour control
• Ability to carry out machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable working to production targets and deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Health & Safety - follow safety working practices at all times
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/factory environment
• Manual handling is involved

What this role offers

• Overtime opportunities where applicable
• Stable workload within an established production environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture

Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Devonshire is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.