Due to ongoing growth, my client is looking to add to their team in the form of a Print Operative. They specialise within the communication side of the industry and help big brands transform the way they engage with their customers.

Within this role, they're looking for enthusiastic, dynamic, and driven individuals who wish to join a progressive company as they expand to suit their market’s needs. They work with Halm Jet Press Envelope Printing Machines, so it would be advantageoushaving experience with this printer. Full training is also provided

You will work on a permanent shift of 7:00AM - 3:00PM Monday - Friday

**The Role**
- To acquire a full knowledge of the range of equipment, products and services provided by the Envelope Production Department
- To operate and maintain Halm Jet Press 2 colour and 4 colour litho envelope printing machinery.
- To be able to understand the job bag instructions and produce the work to the required specifications and to gain a working knowledge of the business' system, Shuttleworth.
- To ensure that the envelope over-printing machines are set-up, maintained and repaired to enable them to achieve maximum productivity and to ensure that the quality of work being produced on the machines meets the Customers specification and time frames.
- To maintain production logs
- To monitor stocks of ink, to liaise with the Envelope Production Manager to ensure that the necessary stock of raw materials doesn't run out.
- To ensure that the machines are running as fast and efficiently and as close to capacity as reasonably possible
- To constantly check the quality of the envelopes being produced on the machines and to alert the Envelope Production Manager should the quality drop below the required standard as per the signed off copy in the job bag.
- To stop the machine if the quality of the product is below the required standard and cannot be quickly improved and maintained.
- To regularly check for ink build up on rollers and to clean as and when appropriate.
- To clean and prepare the machines for the next job.
- To ensure that all relevant paperwork is filled in and completed accurately and on time.
- To carry out routine scheduled maintenance with particular emphasis on the machine guarding.
- To ensure that all quality procedures are carried out and adhered to and that the output control sheets and quality records are completed.
- To undertake any other support task as requested by the Business Unit Director or the Envelope Production Manger
- To participate as a team member to ensure the teams production targets are achieved.
- Maintain a tidy and clean work area ensuring that machines and the packing area is kept in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
- Understand and adhere to the company policies and procedures with particular emphasis on quality and health and safety.
- To be willing and able to work overtime at short notice as and when required.
- To ensure that all of the correct procedures are followed for ISO quality checking and the appropriate paperwork is completed.
- To help ensure that all of the departments SLA’s are met.
- Perform the required daily machine safety checks.

**The Person**
- A successful 2 years proven record of accomplishment gained as a Halm Jet Press Printer in an Envelope Overprint and Production department or environment.
- Has the ability to manage expectations around timescales and deliverables
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently
- Has a proactive approach to work - always willing to learn and working to improve processes to ensure business efficiency
- Can communicate effectively and build rapport with all departments across the business and with external suppliers
- Be flexible with their attitude towards work and task allocation, ensuring client demands are met at all times
- Good attention to detail - making sure all documentation is complete & accurate.

**Salary and Shift Patterns**

The salary ranges £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience. You will work on a permanent Monday - Friday 07:00-15:00 shift