Production Operative

Snap Ireland; Athlone; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Midlands in Athlone is seeking an experienced Print Production Op to join our team. This hands-on role covers digital printing, print finishing and some wide-format production, with a focus on high‑quality output and strong attention to detail in a busy print centre.

We offer flexibility with hours: either full‑time (40 hours per week) or part‑time (~20 hours). Prior print production experience is essential; wide‑format and signage installation knowledge are advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Print industry is essential.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar production role.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus are essential.
• Strong understanding and ability to uphold ISO, Health, Safety and Environment standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to run reports.
• Fluent in English and hold a clean driving licence.
• Desire to learn and take feedback.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work docket instructions.
• Print/finish jobs to the highest quality standard, flagging any potential quality issues in advance with the sales rep.
• Update job progress on MIS (PrintLogic).
• Pack and ship jobs (customer collection, courier, Snap delivery) when complete.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and maintenance logs updated.
• Quality check parts in line with Snap and customer requirements.
• Assist with the print, quality control, and packing of the parts.
• Assist Management with the planning of production.
• Assist Management and the wider team with storage/stock management.
• Assist the wider Production Team as required.
• Conduct final inspection of work to ensure customers’ specifications are met before delivery.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy.
• Carry out other tasks as required by management.

Skills

Print industry experience

Production experience

English fluency

Quality control

MS Office & reporting

Driving licence

Job description

The Company

Snap is a leading print and essential marketing and promotional services partner in Ireland.

Job Description

Location

7A Monksland Retail Park

The Company

Snap is a leading print and essential marketing and promotional services partner in Ireland.

Founded in 1984, Snap today employs approximately 100 people across 17 territories in Ireland. We are passionate about helping businesses promote their brands in creative, modern and innovative ways.

Working with Irish SMEs, multinational companies and large corporate organisations, Snap provides a range of products and services across Print, Design, Promotional Products, Signage and Digital Solutions.

The Role

Snap Midlands, based in Monksland, Athlone, is looking for an experienced Print Production Operative to join our team.

This is a hands‑on production role covering digital printing, print finishing and some wide‑format production. We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, has excellent attention to detail and is comfortable working independently within a small, busy print centre.

Previous experience within print production is important. Experience with wide-format print is an advantage, while signage installation experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Working Hours

Full‑time or part‑time

We are open to considering both full‑time and part‑time candidates and can agree a working pattern that suits both the successful candidate and the needs of the business.

For part‑time candidates, we are ideally looking for approximately 20 hours per week, which could be structured across five mornings, three longer/full days, or another mutually agreed arrangement. For full‑time candidates, the role would be 40 hours per week.

This flexibility may particularly suit someone looking to return to the workplace, balance work with family commitments, or move from a full‑time print production role to a part‑time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work docket instructions.
• Print/finish jobs to the highest quality standard, flagging any potential quality issues in advance with the sales rep.
• Update job progress on MIS (PrintLogic).
• Pack and ship jobs (customer collection, courier, Snap delivery) when complete.
• Ensure Equipment is maintained and maintenance logs updated.
• Quality check parts in line with Snap and customer requirements.
• Assist with the print, quality control, and packing of the parts.
• Assist Management with the planning of production.
• Assist Management and the wider team with storage/stock management.
• Assist the wider Production Team as and when required (dependent on the current production demands)
• Conduct final inspection of work to ensure customers’ specifications are met before delivery.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy.
• Carry out other tasks as required by management.

Key Attributes

• It is a must that the individual is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals, establishes efficient work procedures to meet objectives and be skilled in prioritising and meeting deadlines. A problem solver, who can address issues in a professional manner.
• A person with a hard-working ethos who is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting behaviour, work routines, and habits to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances.
• A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated to going above and beyond.

About The Company

SNAP FACTS

• We are a wholly Irish‑owned business.
• We are part of global franchise.
• We deal with more than 70% of the top 1000 companies in Ireland.
• We have been in Ireland since 1984.
• We have 16 Snap territories across Ireland – and growing. On an average day at Snap, we deal with approximately 500 businesses across all of our centres.
• We employ 130 staff in the group. We have the highest number of graphic designers in Ireland – with over 25% of our workforce working every day on creative solutions for our customers.
• We work with the seven Irish universities and many second and third level colleges.
• We are winners of the Best Franchise System and Business Practice in 2016. Winner of Best Franchise Marketing 2017 and winner of Best Franchisee for business services in 2018
• One of a select number of printers in Ireland to be fully ISO 9001 accredited – certified by The National Standards Authority of Ireland, Snap has held this accreditation for almost 20 years.
• We are winners of the Top Innovator Award in 2023.

Contact us

Snap Group Office

1 National College of Ireland,

Mayor St. Lower,

International Financial Services Centre

Dublin 1

D01 Y300

1800 821 002

[e-mail]

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Required Criteria

• Experience in the Print industry essential.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar production role.
• Excellent communication skills, professional manner and customer focus are essential.
• Strong understanding and ability to ensure standards and processes of Quality [ISO standard], Health, Safety and Environment are upheld.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suites and ability to run reports as required.
• A strong working background, fluent in English and a clean driving license.
• Desire to learn/take feedback.

Closing Date

Saturday 10th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

€30,000.00 Yearly