Trainee Printer

Recruit4staff; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Recruit4staff is seeking a Trainee Printer in the United Kingdom. You will learn all aspects of the pre-press and print process within a busy manufacturing environment, with full training across departments and progression opportunities.

The role includes a double-day shift pattern, Monday to Friday and selected weekend variations. Benefits include training and development opportunities and a generous holiday entitlement once permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Positive attitude towards work and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Learn pre-press and print processes in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Assist with plate issue, print cylinder setup, ink mixing and quality checks.
• Document production steps and prepare for multi-department workflows.

Skills

Manufacturing exposure

Willingness to learn

Team cross‑functional work

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Details

• Pay: £13.22 per hour
• Hours of Work: Double-day shift pattern. Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm / Monday to Thursday 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm / Friday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Duration: Temp to Perm
• Benefits: Training and development opportunities
• generous holiday entitlement once permanent

Job Role

As a Trainee Printer, you will learn all aspects of the pre-press and print process within a busy manufacturing environment. Duties include reading and understanding job schedules, plate issue and checking, print cylinder set-up, plate mounting, ink mixing, quality control documentation, loading inks and board, setting print cylinders, auto register set-up, and cutting forme set-up. The successful Trainee Printer will receive full training across multiple departments while developing specialist print production skills.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment
• Positive attitude towards work and a willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work across multiple departments
• Keen interest in developing within the role of Trainee Printer

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Previous experience within the print and/or packaging industry
• Experience that would support progression as a Trainee Printer

Additional Information

• Opportunities are available for more experienced operators at a higher rate of pay

Commutable From: Balladen, New Hall Hey, Helmshore, Haslingden Grane, Newchurch, Waterfoot, Boarsgreave, Lumb, Crawshawbooth

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