Print Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Heath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Confidential support

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Print Operator to work on a Gopfert/BOBST flexo press at Heath, Derbyshire. The role demands taking full ownership of the shift, delivering high-quality prints, and meeting production targets in a continental day/night pattern.

Ideal candidates have proven printing press experience, strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently while communicating well with the team.

Qualifications

• Proven printing press experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Gopfert/BOBST flexo printer to meet quality and production targets.
• Take ownership of your shift.
• Deliver accuracy, consistency, and on-time output.

Skills

Printing press experience

Attention to detail

Reliability

Self-motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Print Operator

Heath

Derbyshire

GB

S44 5

Any

Print Operator Working Hours

12hours shifts, Continental pattern of Days & Nights (results in 155 days working per year). Take Control of the Press. Do you want to run a printing press? Ready to own your shift, hit targets, and deliver quality every time? Join Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale and take full responsibility for performance on the Gopfert.

What you'll do

• Operate the Gopfert/BOBST flexo printer to meet quality and production targets
• Take ownership of your shift
• Deliver accuracy, consistency, and on-time output

What you'll bring

• Proven printing press experience
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Why Smurfit Westrock?

A global business committed to sustainability, safety, and people development—where you'll be supported to grow in an inclusive, high-performing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Pension, annual leave, and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies
• Disability Confident employer (guaranteed interview if criteria met)

Ready to make an impact?

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.