Production Operative - Print room

Apogee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

33 days holiday

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Paid days for voluntary work

Life assurance 4 × salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee social events

Job summary

Apogee is looking for a Production Operative in Greater London. You will be responsible for producing, finishing, and delivering high-quality printed materials. Key responsibilities include setting up print jobs, operating machinery, and ensuring quality control while meeting strict deadlines. This role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days holiday, life assurance, and professional development sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a print room or similar operational environment.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and print jobs from digital files.
• Operate and maintain print and finishing equipment.
• Monitor output quality and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Print room experience

Operating production equipment

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Digital files handling

Troubleshooting skills

Working within structured processes

Teamwork and communication

High-volume production knowledge

Understanding of workplace organization standards

Tools

Print management systems

Job description

JOB DETAILS

As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for producing, finishing, and delivering printed materials to a high standard and within strict deadlines. You will play a key role in ensuring every job meets both client expectations and our internal quality standards.

What you will be doing

• Setting up and printing jobs from digital files
• Preparing and manipulating documents before print
• Operating and maintaining print and finishing equipment
• Monitoring output quality and resolving basic production issues
• Accurately recording work using internal systems
• Packaging and labelling completed work clearly and correctly
• Ensuring all deadlines are met in line with client requirements
• Managing stock movement from the loading bay into production
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace (5S standards)
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and shift teams during handovers

This role is based in Bonhiill, London – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Either 10am – 6pm or 11am – 7pm on a rota basis.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are only required to disclose unspent convictions. Spent convictions do not need to be declared and will not be taken into account. We are committed to fair recruitment and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with criminal records, provided any unspent convictions are disclosed and assessed appropriately.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Previous experience working in a print room, production environment, or similar operational setting
• Experience operating print, finishing, or production equipment
• Proven ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of maintaining quality standards
• Confidence working with digital files and basic document handling or manipulation
• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment or production issues independently
• Experience working within structured processes and systems (job tracking, logging, etc.)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, particularly across shift handovers
• Experience within managed print services or high‑volume production print
• Familiarity with print management or workflow systems (for example Time Harvest or similar)
• Understanding of 5S or workplace organisation standards

BENEFITS

• Flexible working options
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
• 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support local communities
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Life assurance 4 × salary
• Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
• HP Employee discount programmes