Samples Operative

Vero HR Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vero HR Ltd is recruiting for a practical Samples Operative in Walsall. You will prepare and distribute paper and board samples, marketing materials, and dummies to customer specs while maintaining tidy stocks and accurate records.

Role involves manual handling of paper materials, operating cutting/binding equipment, and coordinating with the Samples Manager to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stocks of paper, board, swatches and marketing collateral and arrange replenishment.
• Prepare, pack and dispatch A4 samples, swatches and marketing items on requests.
• Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specs and check dims and finish.
• Use cutting, folding and binding equipment safely and accurately.
• Coordinate delivery of completed dummies to meet deadlines.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and courier bookings.
• Maintain records of requests, stock moves and dispatches in HubSpot.
• Keep the department tidy, safe and compliant with Health & Safety and Quality standards.
• Communicate with Samples Manager and colleagues to prioritise work and provide progress updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

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.