Production Assistant

Newsquest Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Employee Helpline

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care

Retail discounts

Volunteer Charity Day

Job summary

Newsquest Ltd. is seeking a capable operator for the print centre in Deeside, performing daily production tasks and maintaining finishing lines. The role is physically demanding and requires reliable, detail-focused teamwork to meet deadlines.

The position offers structured training, potential forklift operation responsibilities, and a supportive environment under the Print Operations department. Applications deadline 26 October 2026; salary around £25,250 per year.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, reliable with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a physically active role.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Logical thinker with a practical mindset.
• Flexible and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the print centre.
• Monitor and set up finishing lines across different departments.
• Carry out basic planned maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Operate a forklift truck (training can be provided if required).
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physically active

Team player

Logical thinking

Flexible under pressure

Willingness to learn

Counterbalance forklift

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck

Job description

Description

Newsquest is the UK's largest regional newspaper publisher, with a growing portfolio of newspapers, websites and magazines.

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Print Operations

Location: Deeside

Compensation: £25,250 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the print centre
• Monitor and set up finishing lines across different departments
• Carry out basic planned maintenance and housekeeping tasks
• Complete production paperwork accurately
• Operate a forklift truck (training can be provided if required)
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A hardworking, reliable approach with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a physically active role
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A logical thinker with a practical mindset
• Flexible and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck would be advantageous, but training can be provided.

Working Pattern

• Monday: 3.30 pm to midnight
• Tuesday: 1 pm to midnight
• Wednesday: 12 pm to midnight
• Thursday: 5 pm to 11 pm

Additional Information

This role involves a high level of physical activity, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts, including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Optional annual Volunteer Charity Day