Printing Press Assistant

LJ Recruitment; Wheldrake; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Recruitment is seeking a Press Assistant to join an established and growing print production team in York. You will work alongside experienced Press Operators to help keep production running smoothly and ensure the highest quality standards.

You will assist with the setup and operation of printing presses, prepare materials, and support the team to meet production schedules. This role is ideal for someone with knowledge or interest in offset printing, practical and technically minded

Qualifications

• Experience with offset printing or printing presses preferred.
• Practical and technically minded.
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn.
• Able to follow instructions accurately.
• Well organised and detail-oriented.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Comfortable around machinery and performing physical tasks.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and operation of printing presses.
• Prepare and load paper, inks and production materials.
• Support press operators during printing runs.
• Check print quality, colour, alignment and consistency.
• Identify defects and report issues to senior operators.
• Carry out basic cleaning and maintenance of press equipment.
• Organise completed print jobs and prepare materials for next stage.
• Maintain production and job records.
• Keep production area clean, organised and safe.
• Follow company health & safety and quality procedures.
• Work as part of a close-knit production team to meet deadlines and customer requirements.

Job description

We're looking for a Press Assistant to join an established and growing print production team in York. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in print, manufacturing or production or someone with a genuine interest in developing their technical skills within the print industry.

Working alongside experienced Press Operators, you'll play an important role in keeping production running smoothly, ensuring finished products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the setup and operation of printing presses
• Preparing and loading paper, inks and other production materials
• Supporting press operators throughout printing runs
• Checking print quality, colour, alignment and consistency
• Identifying defects and reporting issues to senior operators
• Carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance of press equipment
• Organising completed print jobs and preparing materials for the next stage
• Maintaining accurate production and job records
• Keeping the production area clean, organised and safe
• Following all company health & safety and quality procedures
• Working as part of a close-knit production team to achieve deadlines and customer requirements

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have some knowledge or experience of offset printing processes or working with printing presses.

• Practical and technically minded
• Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality
• A good communicator and team player
• Comfortable working around machinery and performing physical tasks
• Well organised with a positive approach to work
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing production requirements

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation where you can learn new technical skills, gain valuable experience within the print industry and build a long-term career in production. If you're practical, switched-on and looking for a role where you can develop and progress, we'd love to hear from you.