Print Assistant

**Role**:Print Assistant

**Location**:Crewe

**Salary**:Upto £22,281.81 + shift allowance. Day shift + 15%, Weekday Nights + 33%, Weekend Nights + 40%

**Purpose of a Print Assistant**:
To assist with the safe and efficient operation of multi-colour printing presses with Coat, ensuring the highest quality standards and output volumes.

**Responsibilities of a Print Assistant**:

- Assist the printer with all aspects of press make ready, operation and wash-up.
- Responsible for continually loading the press feeder with board and keeping the press delivery clear.
- Operate the Feeder Non-Stop Pile changing system and also adjust and set the feeder head, in-feed and feeder mechanisms where necessary, to ensure efficient operation of the press feeder.
- Follow the make ready protocol procedure ensuring correct plates and materials are in position for the next job.
- Assist and/or carry out routine maintenance of press as per manufacturer’s recommended guidelines to ensure safe and efficient machine operation.
- Maintain stock level of press cleaning consumables and associated systems.
- Ensure SOP’s and company procedures are always adhered to.
- At job completion, return any unused materials and dispose of any waste as per company procedure.
- Ensure adherence at all times to the Company’s Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures and maintain compliance to appropriate standards.
- The quality management system has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of ISO9001, PS9000, BRC, FSC and PEFC. The quality management system defines the Company’s policies and standard operating procedures on design, product security and safety, hygiene, environment, resource and training.
- Carry out work safely in the interests of other employees and themselves, in compliance with current legislation and Company Environmental, Health & Safety procedures to including general housekeeping.
- Any other tasks associated with this role, which are suited to the individual’s abilities and level of training as directed by the Line Manager

**Skills of a Print Assistant**

**Essential**
- Able to understand and follow job specifications with a high attention to detail.
- Able to follow instructions to operate equipment safely.
- You will be pro-active, a good communicator and a team player.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Mathematics and English GCSE level or equivalent

**Experience**

**Essential**
- A general knowledge of Litho presswork, procedures and materials

**Desirable**
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position

**If you think this role is for you, please contact Olivia on 0161 527 1312**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Crewe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Upholstery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Print Assistant in Crewe

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