Nights Lithographic Print Minder

Pin Point Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at time and a half

Death in Service

Annual holiday entitlement plus Bank/H

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting for a Nights Lithographic Print Minder on behalf of a well-established print manufacturer in Dagenham. The role covers permanent night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am) operating Heidelberg XL 106 presses with CutStar and Coating capability.

You will be responsible for setting up, running and maintaining high-quality lithographic production, ensuring downtime is minimised and that safety and quality standards are met across the production run.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lithographic Number 1 Print Minder in a commercial print environment.
• Proven experience operating Heidelberg XL 106 presses.
• Experience using CutStar.
• Coating Unit experience.
• Strong understanding of print quality, colour control and press optimisation.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on permanent night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor Heidelberg XL 106 lithographic printing presses.
• Produce work in line with customer specs and quality standards.
• Carry out press make-readies efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Monitor colour consistency and print quality during runs.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of printing equipment.
• Identify and resolve print or machine issues quickly.
• Ensure safety and complete production documentation.
• Work with colleagues to meet production schedules.

Skills

Lithographic printing

Press operation

Quality control

Tools

Heidelberg XL 106 presses

CutStar

Coating Unit

Job description

Nights Lithographic Print Minder
Location: Dagenham, Essex
Salary: Approximately £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Overtime: Paid at Time and a Half

Pin Point Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected print manufacturing business based in Dagenham. Due to continued investment and growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Lithographic Print Minder to join their permanent night shift team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern print operation producing high-quality printed products using industry-leading Heidelberg presses.

Shift Pattern

• Permanent Nights 12-hour shifts (6:00pm 6:00am)


• Rotation:
  
  
  
  • Week 1 & 2: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
  
  
  • Week 3 & 4: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
  
  
  
  

As a Lithographic Print Minder, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Heidelberg XL 106 presses to consistently produce work to the highest quality standards while meeting production targets.

Working alongside fellow operators and the production team, you will ensure efficient machine performance, minimise downtime, and maintain excellent standards of quality and safety throughout the production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor Heidelberg XL 106 lithographic printing presses.


• Produce work in line with customer specifications and quality standards.


• Carry out press make-readies efficiently to minimise downtime.


• Monitor colour consistency and print quality throughout production runs.


• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of printing equipment.


• Identify and resolve print or machine issues quickly and effectively.


• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.


• Complete production documentation accurately.


• Work closely with colleagues to ensure production schedules are achieved.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Lithographic Number 1 Print Minder within a commercial print environment.


• Proven experience operating Heidelberg XL 106 presses.


• Essential experience using:
  
  
  
  • CutStar
  
  
  • Coating Unit
  
  
  
  


• Excellent understanding of print quality, colour control and press optimisation.


• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently on permanent night shifts.

What\'s on Offer

• Salary of approximately £42,000, depending on experience.


• Permanent night shift providing excellent work-life balance through a rotating three-day working week.


• Overtime paid at time and a half.


• Death in Service benefit.


• Annual holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated to shift pattern).


• Opportunity to join a stable, growing and forward-thinking print manufacturer with modern equipment and long-term career prospects.

If you have experience operating Heidelberg XL 106 presses with CutStar and Coating capability and are looking for your next opportunity within a leading print manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.