Print Operator (Labels)

Equals One Ltd; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative label printing company in Normanton is seeking an experienced Print Operator to manage the label converting line. The successful candidate will be responsible for operation, quality inspections, and routine maintenance while ensuring labels meet high standards. With a salary of £28.3k and generous benefits including 27 days of leave, this role offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to grow within the business.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Company events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with label printing is essential.
• Mechanical skills are needed for machine operations.
• Need to be well-organised and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operation and maintenance of the label converting line.
• Install cutting dies, printing plates and inks.
• Adjust line settings for job specifications.
• Undertake product quality inspections.
• Perform routine line maintenance and record production.

Skills

Label print experience

Mechanical aptitude

IT and technology proficiency

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Good communication skills

Can-do attitude

Manual handling capability

Job description

Print Operator (Labels)

Location: Normanton

Salary: £28.3k pa

Hague Group is a thriving, family-owned business with a strong financial foundation and a history of consistent growth. We are looking for an experienced Print Operator (labels) with a mechanical aptitude to join the Print Production Team at our head office site in Wakefield which houses our label manufacturing facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll be responsible for the setup, operation and maintenance of the label converting line ensuring that high quality labels are consistently produced and within required timeframes. Label converting involves processes that take a printed or plain label and transform it into a functional, finished product ready for application. Other responsibilities will include:

• Installing cutting dies, printing plates and inks
• Adjusting line settings such as speed and tension, to meet job specifications
• Undertaking product quality inspections
• Performing routine line maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating
• Maintaining accurate production records

REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Has label print experience
• Has a mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable using IT and technology
• Good eye for detail and quality focused
• Safety-conscious, well-organised and conscientious
• Effective team player with good communication skills
• Always demonstrates a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Able to undertake a role that involves extensive manual handling activities
• Able to work on shifts that fall between 6am and 10pm

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

• A working week of 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday (no weekends)
• Annual salary of £28.3k inclusive of shift allowance
• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Company events to foster team spirit
• Free, secure on-site parking (WF6 1TD)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Ready to join our dedicated and friendly team? Apply online with your CV and become part of Hague Group’s exciting growth journey. If you do have any label print experience, please make this clear in your application. We look forward to hearing from you soon!