Trainee Production Operative

Propelis; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career development

Global organisation

Competitive salary

Job summary

Propelis is seeking a motivated Trainee Production Operative to join the Witham production team. No prior large format printing experience is required, as full training will be provided on Vutek hybrid printers, print production processes, and equipment maintenance.

You will learn to operate wide-format printing equipment, load substrates, monitor quality, and follow health and safety procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with long-term career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior print experience required; full training provided.
• Willing to work day shifts with potential rotation to double-day shifts.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are important.
• Basic technical aptitude and interest in machinery or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate large format Vutek hybrid printing equipment.
• Process files through to print production.
• Load and handle a variety of print substrates.
• Monitor print quality and ensure standards.
• Assist with routine maintenance of printing equipment.
• Follow production schedules and work instructions accurately.
• Comply with health, safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth production operations.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and outcomes.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Technical aptitude

Communication

Job description

SGS&Co and SGK have consistently delivered print, fabrication, and merchandising solutions for hundreds of clients worldwide. Now, as part of Propelis, our businesses have united to create a go-to-market ecosystem that enables brands to move forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence.

Through our family of brands, including SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow, we provide integrated solutions across brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. With more than 150 years of combined heritage, 10,000 employees across 30+ countries, and a client base of over 2,000 leading companies, we help some of the world's most recognised brands bring their ideas to life.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a long-term career in print production and interested in learning new technical skills?

We are looking for a Trainee Production Operative to join our production team in Witham. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys hands‑on work and wants to build a career within a fast‑paced production environment.

No previous large format printing experience is required. Full training will be provided, including operation of our Vutek hybrid printers, print production processes, quality standards, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to operate large format Vutek hybrid printing equipment
• Process files through to print production
• Load and handle a variety of print substrates
• Monitor print quality and ensure work meets required standards
• Assist with routine maintenance of printing equipment
• Follow production schedules and work instructions accurately
• Comply with health, safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work area
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth production operations
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to help improve processes and deliver exceptional customer outcomes

About You

The two most important requirements are:

• You can reliably commute to our Witham production facility
• You are willing to work a day shift initially, with the flexibility to move to a rotating double-day shift pattern in the future

Ideally, you will also have:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliability and punctuality
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Basic technical aptitude and an interest in machinery or manufacturing processes
• A careful and responsible approach to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Previous print industry experience is not essential. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Full training and structured onboarding
• Opportunity to learn specialist large format print production skills
• Long-term career development within a global organisation
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to industry-leading print technology
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to be part of a business supporting some of the world's leading brands