Production Assistant

Newsquest; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Employee Helpline counselling and advi

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care

Retail discounts

Volunteer Charity Day

Job summary

Newsquest is seeking a Production Assistant for the Deeside Print Centre to ensure the smooth operation of our printing activities. This hands-on role requires reliability, physical fitness, and the ability to work as part of a busy team.

You will support daily print centre operations, monitor finishing lines, perform basic maintenance, and complete production paperwork. Forklift training is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Physically active role with good fitness.
• Teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Practical and logical thinking under tight deadlines.

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

Hardworking

Reliable

Attention to detail

Independent and team player

Practical thinker

Flexible under pressure

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Production Assistant

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Print Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Deeside

Reporting To: Jerry Secker

Compensation: £25,250 / year

Description

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

We are looking for a Production Assistant to join the team at our Deeside Print Centre, supporting the smooth running of our printing operation. This is a hands‑on role within a busy, fast‑moving environment where teamwork and reliability are key.

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.

This role operates on a set weekly shift pattern:

• Monday: 3.30 pm to midnight


• Tuesday: 1 pm to midnight


• Wednesday: 12 pm to midnight


• Thursday: 5 pm to 11 pm

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