Production Operative

Snap Ireland; Athlone; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Midlands, based in Monksland, Athlone, is seeking an experienced Print Production Operative to join the team. This hands-on role covers digital printing, print finishing and some wide-format production. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality work with attention to detail and work independently in a busy print centre.

Experience in print production is essential; wide-format print experience is an advantage. Part-time or full-time hours available, with approx.

Qualifications

• 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 of Quality ISO standards, Health, Safety and Environment are upheld.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to run reports as required.
• Fluent in English and a clean driving license.
• Desire to learn/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 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.

Skills

Print industry experience

Excellent communication

Customer focus

MS Office proficiency

Fluent English

Driving license

Tools

PrintLogic MIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Operative

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.

About the role

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

THIS IS SNAP

The Snap Group is agroup of marketing service centres. Webring your marketing plans, events, facilities and sales collateral to life with a 360 service that includes print, design, signage, promotional products and digital content. All under one roof. That's right, there's more to Snap than print and more to print than paper.

One of Ireland's best-known brands, Snap has built a nationwide franchise of 17 territories for more than a quarter of a century. We are backed by a global brand, ISO: 9001 Certification and an award-winning history.

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.