No 2 Printer

Talent Acquisition Partner - Commercial at Reach Plc About us Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love. Your story, with Reach As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do. We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow. Join the Reach Printing Services team in Oldham as a Printer No. 2 In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring all equipment within the Presshall. You'll also take charge of performing remedial and calibration work as needed. We are looking for someone with web offset printing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to work independently or as part of a team, relying on your initiative to prioritise tasks in collaboration with the Pressroom Shift Manager. Please note that this position operates on a night shift schedule, following a 4 on, 4 off rota. These duties are designed to keep our operations running smoothly while ensuring top-notch quality in every print run. S.S.O.W Awareness: Stay informed and compliant with Safe Systems of Work to ensure a secure and efficient working environment. Reelstand Operations: Manage and operate the reelstand efficiently, ensuring smooth production flow. Reelstand Control Panel Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to the control panel to optimise performance. Understanding Impositions: Grasp the intricacies of impositions to ensure accurate print layouts and quality. Plating and De-plating Press: Handle the plating and de-plating process with precision for seamless transitions. Press Set Up and Presets: Prepare and configure the press for each job, ensuring all presets are correctly applied. Folder Settings and Adjustments: Fine-tune folder settings for optimal output and quality. Restart Press and Achieve Good Copy from Hot: Efficiently restart the press and produce high-quality copies even from hot starts. Set and Maintain Web Tensions: Ensure web tensions are correctly set and maintained for consistent print quality. Maintain Ink / Water Balance: Keep a keen eye on maintaining the perfect ink and water balance for vibrant prints. Monitor Quality and Adjust Register Controls: Continuously monitor print quality, making necessary adjustments to register controls for precise results. Carry Out All Aspects of R&C: Execute all responsibilities related to Remedial and Calibration with diligence. Skills and qualifications Experience in Press Operations to No2 level An NVQ Level 2 in press operations is desirable but not essential Drive and commitment with an ability to work shifts Team player with the ability to lead a team A good awareness of HSE standards and regulations. Be attentive to detail and focussed on quality An understanding of manufacturing best practice and lean principles and tools – Desirable How we'll look after you We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including: 7 Weeks holiday as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart. Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry) Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application. A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments. Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice. Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology. Additional Information Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Manufacturing and Production Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reach plc by 2x Location and posting notes have been trimmed to focus on the role and its requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr