Print Production Assistant

Job Advert; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust

In-house training

Career progression

Job summary

Job Advert in Great Dunmow is seeking a Print Production Assistant for a full-time, permanent role. You will join an enthusiastic team, receive full in-house training across data preparation, mail sorting and print production processes, and work Monday to Friday with standard hours.

The role focuses on data processing tasks, data cleansing, preparing data for mailing and print production, and ensuring accuracy. No prior experience is essential as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Good general computer skills and confidence using Windows applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow processes and instructions.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn new software, systems and technical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting and filtering data, would be advantageous.
• An interest in data processing, IT, programming or print production would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily data processing tasks, ensuring information is handled accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing, organising and validating customer data ready for mailing and print production.
• Carrying out data cleansing, including identifying and removing duplicate, incorrect or unwanted records.
• Supporting mail sortation using specialist software to prepare data for postal submissions.
• Assisting with the creation and checking of print-ready files.
• Carrying out basic PDF tasks, including combining, splitting, converting and extracting information from documents.
• Performing quality checks to ensure data accuracy and that work meets customer requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues to resolve issues, meet production deadlines and maintain efficient workflows.

Skills

General computer skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Excel basics

Data processing interest

Job description

A client of ours based in Great Dunmow is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Print Production Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an office-based position working Monday to Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, offering a salary of £25,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills and build a career within data processing and print production. Working alongside an experienced team, you will receive full in-house training across specialist software, data preparation, mail sorting and print production processes.

Key duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with daily data processing tasks, ensuring information is handled accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing, organising and validating customer data ready for mailing and print production.
• Carrying out data cleansing, including identifying and removing duplicate, incorrect or unwanted records.
• Supporting mail sortation using specialist software to prepare data for postal submissions.
• Assisting with the creation and checking of print-ready files.
• Carrying out basic PDF tasks, including combining, splitting, converting and extracting information from documents.
• Performing quality checks to ensure data accuracy and that work meets customer requirements.
• Working closely with colleagues to resolve issues, meet production deadlines and maintain efficient workflows.

Skills and experience required:

• Good general computer skills and confidence using Windows applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow processes and instructions.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn new software, systems and technical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting and filtering data, would be advantageous.
• An interest in data processing, IT, programming or print production would be beneficial.

Previous experience within data processing or print production is not essential, as full training will be provided. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with computers, has a keen eye for detail and is keen to develop their technical knowledge within a specialist industry.

Benefits:

• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme, with eligibility after one year's employment. Further details to be confirmed.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Full in-house training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist technical skills and progress within data processing and print production.