Press Assistant/pre-press Assistant

3 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Label Apeel Ltd Full time

**Title**: Pre Press/Press Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for an Pre-Press/Press Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work inside the leading label printers in the UK. You will work alongside a great group of committed and professional people.

**Job Summary**: Responsible for accurately mixing inks, laying plates and delivering raw materials to the press. You will also assist on press in making ready and cleaning down the press.

**Working hours**:39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 1 week on early shift 06:00-14:30 and 06:00-13:30 on Friday. 1 week on late shift: 09:30-18:00 and 10:30-18:00 on Friday.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Ensure that all presses always have the next job ready
- Minimise press downtime by assisting with job changes whenever possible
- Make sure all components are present and correct for every job including materials, cutters, inks, and varnishes. Check information against job card and fill in QC record accurately
- Assist in job make ready/press support
- Record material usage figures, return materials and assist with periodic stock check
- Ensure stock control system is kept accurate and up to date by accurately logging all material movement
- Mix inks accurately and utilise ink mix QC check procedure. Log any changes to ensure recipe database is up to date and accurate
- Utilise offline proofing to accurately match Pantones where required and communicate predicted anilox to press operator
- Utilise GSE blend system batch traceability to ensure BRC compliance with BRC accreditation
- Lay plates with a high level of accuracy
- Ensure all production areas are tidy and free of obstructions and unwanted items
- Put away press returns in a timely manner. Where possible this should be by the close of each working day
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of inks and coatings. Report any issues with supply to line manager
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of pre press consumables
- Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, using both face to face and written methods of communication
- Attend training when required to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
- Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, environment, and quality management.
- Carrying out reasonable additional duties when business needs require.

**Additional**:
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester, LE4 8AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

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

**Salary**: £23,200.00-£32,700.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Leicester LE4 8AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person



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