Trainee Print Operator

Equals One Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £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 (WF6 1TD)

Job summary

Hague Group in Normanton is looking for a Trainee Print Operator to join the production facility. No print experience is required as full training is provided, with a starting salary of £28,850 per year including shift allowance.

Role focuses on setting up and operating print machinery, quality inspections, and maintaining production records in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a 37.5-hour week with rotating shifts and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No print experience? We'll train you.
• A strong attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn are valued.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanically minded

IT systems

Detail oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Manual handling

Willing to learn

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.

INDHS

Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.