Print Apprentice

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To assist all Print Minders on the print machines working to meet the planned output for quality, volume and yield to customer requirements.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Assisting the print minder to make ready and run print presses to meet the required performance and quality standards
- Work on the press to cover when required
- Utilise the pile turning equipment
- Follow work procedures and work to the recognised standards
- Prepare pallets of paper for use on the machines
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping to pharmaceutical standards (ISO9001, ISO14001)
- Safely operate the forklift trucks on site
- Take charge of printer’s waste and the recycling of consumables
- Adhere to SHE regulations
- Ensure that all material and consumables required for efficient running of the press are kept available for use by the Print Minder
- Carry out any other reasonable task as requested once adequately trained

**QUALIFICATONS**:
Educational and professional:

- NVQ Level 2/BTEC would be beneficial
- Forklift license would be beneficial

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE**:

- Awareness of current SHE legislation/standards
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Pharmaceutical Code of Practice
- Problem solving skills
- Should have excellent colour vision
- Quality conscious

**VALUES & BEHAVIOURS**
- Integrity
- Respect
- Accountability
- Excellence
- Team player
- Efficiency focused
- Championing standards
- Effective communicator