Hybrid Litho/Digital Print Press Operator (No.2)

Prospex Recruitment; East Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Global leading organisation is seeking a skilled Litho No. 2 Press Operator to join their print production team in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. This hybrid role blends digital inkjet with traditional litho feeding, ensuring high-speed sheet handling and colour consistency.

The No. 2 will set up, feed sheets, monitor ink where applicable, and maintain continuous production throughput. Prior experience on sheetfed litho or hybrid presses is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a No. 2 / Assistant Press Operator on sheetfed litho or high-speed hybrid presses.
• Large format production experience up to 62x42”.
• Strong understanding of sheetfed paper handling, suckers, blowers, side guides, double-sheet detectors, and pile delivery mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Feeder & Stacker Operations: Set up, adjust, and monitor the litho-style continuous feeder and stacker, ensuring smooth sheet travel for varying paper stocks, weights, and formats.
• Stock Preparation: Stage, inspect, and prepare paper substrates, ensuring correct grain direction, size, and conditioning before loading into the feeder.
• In-Flight Monitoring: Monitor sheet registration, double-sheet detection, suction/blower controls, and stack alignment during high-speed production runs.
• Colour & Registration Checks: Assist the Lead Operator in monitoring digital print output for registration, colour accuracy, surface defects, and substrate consistency.
• Troubleshooting: Address sheet jam, misfeed, or registration issues promptly to minimize press downtime.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping: Clean and maintain feeder rollers, air nozzles, side guides, sheet transport belts, suction wheels; keep press area clean and safe.

Skills

Hybrid press operation

Sheetfed litho

Color consistency

Troubleshooting

High-speed feeding

Tools

Heidelberg

Komori

Manroland

Agfa

Durst

Job description

Global leading organisation is seeking a skilled Litho No. 2 Press Operator to join their print production team in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. This hybrid role blends digital inkjet with traditional litho feeding, ensuring high-speed sheet handling and colour consistency.

The No. 2 will set up, feed sheets, monitor ink where applicable, and maintain continuous production throughput. Prior experience on sheetfed litho or hybrid presses is required.