Night Shift Heidelberg Print Minder - Competitive Salary

Kairos Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Recruitment is seeking a skilled Lithographic Printer for a night shift role in Redhill. The successful candidate will operate Heidelberg lithographic presses, maintain print quality, and work to tight deadlines within a quality-driven team.

The role requires previous lithographic experience, strong teamwork and troubleshooting abilities, and the flexibility to cover overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating or assisting on lithographic printing presses.
• Heidelberg experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong understanding of print production processes and quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot print or equipment issues effectively.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Heidelberg lithographic printing presses.
• Ensure all print jobs are completed to agreed quality standards and deadlines.
• Monitor print quality throughout production runs and make necessary adjustments.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Work closely with colleagues to support production workflow and output.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.
• Follow all health & safety and quality control procedures.
• Provide flexibility for overtime and holiday cover when requiredSkills required for a Lithographic Printer:

Skills

Lithographic printing

Press operation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Heidelberg press

Job description

Position: Lithographic Printer (Night Shift)

Monday - Night Shift Mon - Thur 20:45 - 06:15 (38 hours per week)

Location: Redhill

Salary: £40,000.00 - £44,000.00 per annum

My client is currently looking for an experienced and motivated Lithographic Printer to join a fast-paced and quality-driven print production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled lithographic print professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work, meeting production deadlines, and supporting a strong team environment.

Purpose of a Lithographic Printer

You will be responsible for operating and maintaining Heidelberg lithographic printing presses, ensuring all jobs are produced efficiently, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities of a Lithographic Printer

• Operate and maintain Heidelberg lithographic printing presses
• Ensure all print jobs are completed to agreed quality standards and deadlines
• Monitor print quality throughout production runs and make necessary adjustments
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting
• Work closely with colleagues to support production workflow and output
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
• Follow all health & safety and quality control procedures
• Provide flexibility for overtime and holiday cover when requiredSkills required for a Lithographic Printer:

• Previous experience operating or assisting on lithographic printing presses
• Heidelberg experience advantageous but not essential
• Strong understanding of print production processes and quality standards
• Ability to troubleshoot print or equipment issues effectively
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Personal Attributes that they will look for

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards
• Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production demands
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Keen to learn and develop skills further