Samples Operative

Vero HR; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Vero HR Limited is seeking a practical Samples Operative for our Walsall site. You will maintain organised stocks of paper and swatches, pack and dispatch samples, and produce dummies to customer specs.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential. The role involves manual handling and operating paper finishing equipment, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to organise workload with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working independently while supporting a team.
• Willingness to perform moderate physical activity.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Ability to follow detailed specifications.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Experience in paper, print or finishing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organised stocks of paper, board and swatches.
• Prepare, pack and dispatch samples and marketing items.
• Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specs.
• Use cutting, folding and binding equipment safely.
• Coordinate delivery of completed dummies to deadlines.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and courier bookings.
• Maintain accurate records of requests and stock movements in HubSpot.
• Keep the department tidy, organised and safe in line with Health & Safety standards.
• Communicate with the Samples Manager to prioritise work.

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.

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.