Samples Operative

Vero HR; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vero HR Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Samples Operative to join our Walsall team. You will prepare and dispatch paper samples, swatches and marketing dummies to customer specs, while maintaining stock and production records.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow precise instructions, and readiness to work with cutting and binding equipment to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Comfortable following detailed specs and procedures.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks including moving stock.
• Experience in paper, print or finishing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organised stocks of paper, board, swatches and marketing collateral, monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment.
• Prepare, pack and dispatch A4 samples, swatches and marketing items on request.
• Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specs, check dimensions, materials, page counts and finish.
• Operate cutting, folding and binding equipment safely and accurately.
• Coordinate delivery of dummies to meet deadlines.
• Manage post and courier bookings.
• Maintain records of requests, stock movements and dispatches via HubSpot.
• Keep department tidy, organized and safe per Health and Safety standards.
• Communicate with Samples Manager and colleagues to prioritise work and provide progress updates.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Practical approach

Follow detailed specifications

Multitasking

Meet deadlines

Physical stamina

Handling paper

Operate equipment

Stock replenishment

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Printing knowledge

Cutting

Folding

Saddle stitching

Perfect binding

Job description

About us

A national supplier of paper and board to the print, publishing and packaging industries requires are a practical, organised and reliable Samples Operative to join our Walsall team.

You will prepare and distribute paper and board samples, marketing materials and bespoke blank publications (dummies) to customer specifications.

About our opportunity

You will have excellent attention to detail, take pride in producing accurate work and be able to organise your workload with limited day-to-day supervision. You should be comfortable working independently while contributing to the wider team.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Who we are looking for:

• Good communication and IT skills.
• A practical approach and the ability to follow detailed specifications.
• The ability to manage several requests and meet deadlines.
• A willingness to undertake moderate physical activity, including handling reams of paper, replenishing stock and operating production equipment, with reasonable adjustments where required.
• A responsible approach to equipment use and workplace safety.
• Experience in paper, print or print finishing would be advantageous, as would familiarity with cutting, folding, saddle stitching or perfect binding.

In particular you have will have:

• Maintain organised stocks of paper, board, swatches and marketing collateral, monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment.
• Prepare, pack and dispatch A4 samples, swatches and other marketing items in response to requests.
• Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specifications, checking dimensions, materials, page counts and finish.
• Use cutting, folding and binding equipment safely and accurately.
• Coordinate delivery of completed dummies to meet agreed deadlines.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and courier bookings.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, stock movements and dispatches through the Company's HubSpot system.
• Keep the department tidy, organised and safe in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety and Quality standards.
• Communicate with the remotely based Samples Manager and colleagues to prioritise work and provide progress updates.