Trainee Digital Printer

The Encore Group are the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of printed envelopes. We also have a thriving, rapidly growing Packaging Solutions business and also a Commercial Print arm.

Encore Envelopes is part of The Encore Group and has been at the forefront of the envelope industry for over 30 years. We’re proud to say we are the largest, independently owned manufacturer of printed envelopes in the UK, producing over 70,000,000 bespoke pieces every week, all made and transported with sustainability in mind.

Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our customers, to specification and on time, every time.

**Duties & Responsibilities of Trainee Digital Printer**:

- Operate a digital envelope press, printing on various stock from envelope to paper bags
- Ensure that envelopes/bags are printed to the exact specification i.e. quantity, technical specification, and colours
- Ensure that the press is kept clean and in good working order
- Digital machine maintenance will need to be carried out on a weekly basis
- Support production to maximise machine efficiency
- Producing work on time to the highest standard
- Assist in general factory routines if required
- Maintain high housekeeping standards
- Adhering to all Health and Safety Standards.

The Trainee Digital Printer role would suit a driven individual with the below skills:

- Must have a keen eye for detail and colour with the understanding that quality is paramount
- Excellent communication skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks during a shift
- Would also need to be PC literate and mechanically minded.
- Educated to GCSE level, with a minimum of Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths & English.

**Trainee Digital Printer** **Benefits**:

- Permanent, full time position
- Working hours during training period; 5 x 8 hour days Mon-Fri 08:00 to 16:00 working 40 hours per week for approximately 4 weeks.
- Rotating shifts once fully trained; Week 1 06:00 - 14:00, Week 2 14:00 - 22:00 working 40 hours per week.
- Annual Quality Bonus
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Non-contributory life insurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme

**This position is based at Shawcross Business Park in Dewsbury; please ensure that you are able to get to this site before applying.**

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

**Salary**: £10.00-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dewsbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)