Trainee Print Operator

Hague Group; Snydale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,850 p.a.

37.5-hour week

No weekend working

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit and refreshments

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hague Group in Normanton is seeking a Trainee Print Operator to join our production facility. No print experience required; we will train you. Salary £28,850 per year, with shift allowance, and a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday.

You will learn to operate print production machinery, set up dies and plates, perform quality checks, and maintain records while working in a safe, team‑oriented environment. This hands-on role offers a clear start in print production with growth opportunities and

Qualifications

• Attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn are essential.
• Mechanical mindset and interest in how things work.
• Comfort with IT systems and technology.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Able to learn and develop new skills; good communication in a team.
• Capable of regular manual handling; reliable and organised.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print production machinery.
• Install cutting dies and plates.
• Carry out quality inspections to meet specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Work safely to achieve production targets.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

IT systems savvy

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Willing to learn

Team player

Manual handling capable

Job description

Trainee Print Operator

Location: Normanton

Salary: £28,850 (inclusive of shift allowance)

No print experience? No problem. We'll train you.

Hague Group is a leading print management and printing solutions business with a strong financial foundation, a loyal customer base, and a proven track record of growth. As our business continues to expand, we're looking for a Trainee Print Operator to join our production facility in Normanton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and wants to initiate their career in print production.

Who we're looking for

You don't need previous print industry experience we'll provide training. What matters most is your attitude, aptitude, and willingness to learn.

You’ll need to be:

• Mechanically minded with an interest in how things work
• Comfortable using IT systems and technology
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
• Safety-conscious, organised and reliable
• Willing and able to learn and develop new skills
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Capable of undertaking a role involving regular manual handling
• Able to work rotating shifts Monday to Friday: 6.00am-2.00pm and 2.00pm-10.00pm

What you’ll be doing

You'll learn how to produce high-quality labels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating print production machinery
• Installing cutting dies and plates
• Carrying out quality inspections to ensure products meet customer specifications
• Performing routine machine maintenance, cleaning and lubrication
• Maintaining accurate production and quality records
• Working safely and efficiently to achieve production targets

The successful candidate will operate and oversee state-of-the-art automated equipment, utilising technology to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production.

What we offer

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• £28,850p.a. (inclusive of shift allowance)
• 37.5-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• No weekend working
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit and refreshments
• Free secure on-site parking (WF6 1TD)

Ready to start your career with Hague Group?

If you're looking for a hands‑on role where you can learn, develop and grow within a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.