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Print Finisher / Large Format Printer Location: Glasgow, Scotland Salary: DOE Company: Leading Large Format and Signage company. Role: The purpose of this role is to assist within the production team; ensuring jobs are completed on time and to a high standard. The main task is to assist in the production of high-quality large format digital prints where you will be part of the finishing team, operating a guillotine and finishing machines. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar role. Setting and running guillotine presses Producing large format digital prints Operating a Zund Laminating, cutting and weeding vinyl Applying vinyl to foamex, dibond, acm etc Operating large format printers such as Durst, Swiss Q, Epson, Mimaki, Kongsberg Finishing machines Using software such as Caldera Able to maintain a clean and tidy workplace at all times Requirements: Large format print experience would be an advantage but would consider small format Experience running guillotine machines ideally large Experience working within a print manufacturing background Flexible attitude to working time Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; large format / print / digital / screen / graphics / machine operator / print assistant / print finisher / guillotine operator / print operator / printer / POS / point of sale / outdoor media / Mimaki / Futoba / Vinyl Operative / Vinyl Applicator / Caldara / Swiss Q /Durst / Epson, Kongsberg

Flexo Printer Location: Hull Company: A global manufacturer specialising in medical packaging and labels. Role: Running multi-colour flexo narrow web presses Producing high quality labels and packaging with a variety of finishes Ensuring that the area, equipment, and machinery are kept clean and tidy Troubleshooting issues with the printing press or print quality Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies relating to your work area are always adhered to by you Carry out basic maintenance in accordance with standard procedures Requirements: Hold sufficient, recent flexographic printing experience Have experience operating a narrow web flexo printer - ideally Mark Andy, MPS, Nilpeter, Edale etc. Will also consider wide web flexographic printing Be aware of flexo and/or digital print process Previously or currently printed labels / packaging Hot foil / melt experience desired Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Printer / Flexo Printer / Machine Minder /Screen Combination Printer / UV / Narrow Web / Labels / Packaging / MPS / Nilpeter / Mark Andy / Gallus / Edale / Digital Printer / Digital Print / Omet

Rewinder / Print Finisher - Packaging & Labels Location: Nottingham Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and labels manufacturer. Role : An excellent opportunity has arisen for a rewinder / print finisher to join a leading organisation. You will work within a press team and be responsible for completing the finishing of the master reel to clients specifications. The operator transforms the printed product into a usable form through slitting, rewinding and counting, while carrying out inspection of the printed labels or reels. Operating finishing machine to convert materials to finished goods. Ability to read and follow work order specifications. Setup and operation of rewind machines. Good eye for detail required to inspect quality of labels and produce jobs to the instructions provided. Strong IT skills required to operate using management information system. Ad hoc tasks: packing and other finishing tasks. Job may also require assisting in other areas of production. Requirements: Experience working within a packaging and/or self-adhesive labels manufacturer Rewind experience preferable Print finishing QC / inspection experience Team player Ability to work well in a high pressure environment Strong communication skills Progression opportunities also available for the right candidate! Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; print finisher / print / packaging / self-adhesive labels / flexographic / flexo / labels / rewind / rewinder / inspection / quality control / machine operator / machine assistant / print finish / finisher / slitter / slitting / slitter operator / conversion

Junior Packaging Artworker Location: Leeds Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior packaging artworker to join a well-established company, predominately working on retail and branded packaging. They are looking for a junior packaging artworker who is eager to learn, proactive and keen to grow. Creating packaging artwork following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Developing artwork in line with print production constraints Preflighting incoming and outgoing artwork files, checking fonts, images, cutters, etc. Oversee the dispatch of digital and physical files from studio to client and printer Support automation team with data entry for artwork assembly Working accross retail and brand accounts Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Communicating effectively with internal ans external stakeholders Requirements: 12 months + experience creating packaging artwork (Preferred) Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Practical ability to ask questions Effective communication to work with others Good levels of organisation Attention to detail Strong A-Level grades or equivalent qualification in courses relevant to design and artwork Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / design / designer / packaging artwork / packaging creative artworker / junior packaging artworker / junior creative artworker / junior production artworker /

Repro Operator Location: Nottingham Salary: DOE Company: One of UK's largest packaging manufacturer. Role: Working on carton packaging files for the food industry, litho print process. Our client is looking for an ArtPro Plus / Reprographics Operator to join their team in Nottingham. You will be responsible for end-to-end handling of client artwork, pre-flighting, rectification, proofing, imposing and plating with a willingness to operate as a broad skilled pre-press operative and assist the Repro Manager wherever necessary. Pre-flight and produce repro files / proof client supplied artwork files to tight deadlines ensuring they meet appropriate production specifications Identify and carry out artwork alterations / corrections to assist clients where necessary to conform with print-ready production specifications Step and repeat layouts predominantly for multi version, multi working sheet complex printed packaging production Colour management, colour profiling and curve management Process artwork file layers for decorative finishing processes such as embossing, spot UV varnish & foiling Seek out methods for minimising and mitigating risk of error in all pre-press processes Be part of the process of quality checking from pre release of files to them being supplied to the Plate Room Keep up to date with latest reprographic, graphic design & structural packaging design software & hardware that the company would benefit from Perform ongoing process review to present new ideas & ways of working in conjunction with the Repro Manager. Requirements: Experience creating technical repro files Previous experience working within packaging - ideally cartons but not essential Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator ESKO experience - ArtPro preferred Full and comprehensive understanding of Combination print Reprograchics & Print Processes (Gravure/Offset/Flexo/Screen/Eboss/Foilers plus Digital & Hybrid print knowledge). Experience of the print industry and processes i.e. flexo and digital Artwork amends / creation experience Our client is looking for a forward thinking individual who would like progression opportunities. Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / ESKO / Adobe CS / PackEdge / Plato / DeskPack / ArtPro / Automation / repro operator / cartons / artwork /

Packaging Artworker Location: Leeds Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging and branding agency. Role: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a packaging artworker to join a well-established company in Leeds. Our client is looking for a full-time FMCG packaging artworker to work across large packaging accounts from simple text and layout amends, collecting and checking artwork to go to print through to the creation of artwork from scratch from brand guidelines. You ll collaborate and work closely with a senior artwork team along with the Project Managers to be part of a close knit team of people all pulling in the same direction. The role offers hybrid working, 3 days a week in Leeds. It goes without saying you'll be ridiculously talented, enthusiastic and motivated, you ll already have worked in a similar role, and you will be able to evidence your work through a portfolio of projects. You ll be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with a wide and varied artworking skillset and be ready to hit the ground running. You ll have an eye for detail and be able to communicate clearly about your work with the team. Creating packaging artwork following brand guidelines and/or design requirements Work closely with the teams to understand artwork requirements, ensuring high quality outputs that meet brand and regulatory standards Developing artwork in line with print production constraints Ensuring artwork is print ready Working across a range of both creative and technical projects Requirements: Experience creating print packaging artwork Adobe Creative Suite skills specifically Illustrator Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard Comprehensive guideline / toolkit / knowledge bank creation strong brand guardianship Able to follow process and procedure to a high level Excellent written and verbal communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; artwork / artworker / creative artwork / repro / repro artworker / Mac operator / packaging / print / branding / illustrator / Adobe CS / design / designer / packaging artwork / packaging creative artworker / retouch / retoucher / production artist / studio artist

QHSE Assistant - Packaging Location: Wigan Salary: DOE Company: A leading packaging manufacturer. Role: You will assist the QHSE Manager in leading the site Quality, H&S, and Environmental agenda, ensuring the full deployment of the quality strategy, systems and processes to meet the requirements of BRC, A2 permit, the Health and Safety Framework, and any other standards acquired; ensuring the delivered product consistently meets customer requirements and expectations. You will help champion and deliver a QHSE improvement mindset across the whole site. Assist with ensuring compliance with specific external and internal standards including but not limited to the BRC standard and A2 permit Assist with the development and improvement of procedures and documents in line with the relevant management standards for the site. Assist with maintaining and ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental permits and other relevant legislation Ensure the hazard identification and risk assessment programs are adequately controlled and maintained Implement, perform, and ensure adherence to the site auditing schedule; any findings being addressed, closed, and communicated back to the relevant business area in a timely manner; as requested. Assist with the development, execution and improvement of QHSE processes and activities with the emphasis on; continuous improvement, defect, accident and environmental impact prevention, and compliance to meet the needs of our customers, business, and stakeholders. Execute team briefs and maintain / update QHSE performance data Ensure the management systems and the site are always Audit Ready . Process and investigate customer complaints, managing the process for any corrective and preventative action. Assist with the development and management of short and long term QHSE strategy, objectives, and KPI s Regularly communicate with Operations regarding QHSE issues, and provide feedback on any incidents during the daily meetings; when necessary. Help develop a culture of Safety, Compliance, Quality, and Continuous Improvement across the site. Deliver site health and safety induction to all new employees. Adhere to general housekeeping and hygiene rules ensuring the wider team always maintain a clean, tidy and organised environment. Any other duties in line with compliance and ensuring the site maintains effective management systems across the relevant standards. Requirements: Proven quality experience within a packaging manufacturer / supplier desirable (will consider other manufactuing backgrounds) Experience within a Health and Safety role is desirable At least 3 years experience in a QHSE role preferably within a manufacturing environment. Experience of implementing and improving standards such as BRC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Internal auditor qualified (desirable, not essential) HACCP Level 3 trained (desirable, not essential) Ability to build a positive QHSE culture Strong effective decision making, organisational, time management skills Ability to work under pressure Motivated team player Strong administration skills are essential for this role Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words: quality engineer / quality / quality manager / ISO / BRC / packaging / print / continuous improvement / six sigma / lean / CI / process improvement / cardboard / corrugated / paper / process management / quality technician / quality leader

Bookkeeper Location: Balsdon Salary: DOE About Our Client Our client is a very successful and dynamic large format, due to increased demands they are seeking a bookkeeper to join them. Job Description The successful Bookkeeper duties are: Basic bookkeeping duties Daily Bank reconciliation Assisting with advert writing Automotive industry related retail Inputting payroll Ad hoc duties The Successful Applicant Have experience in basic bookkeeping Using Sage Payroll, Sage Accounting 100 and Nest pension contributions - Essential Xero - Ideal Be very flexible to suit the needs of the business Have strong time management skills Ability to work well in a team environment Capable of working independently, with little handholding Very strong communication skills Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Bookkeeper, Sage, Accounts, Accounting, bookkeeper

Artworker / Repro / Pre-press Operator - Large Format Location: Essex Salary: DOE Company: A well-established large format and digital company. Role : An excellent opportunity has arisen for an artworker / Repro / Pre-Press Operator to join a well-established company click apply for full job details

Production Operative Location: Tewkesbury Salary: DOE Company: A global leading marketing and communications company. Role: Work in a busy production environment, with the main goal being to produce and distribute high quality customer communication documentation within a given time scale Responsibilities: To operate a variety of Mailing equipment To operate a variety of Printing equipment To follow Quality procedures To comply with company's EHS policies To comply with company's security policies To become actively engaged in Continuous Improvement activities Requirements: Experience running mailing machines - highly preferable Experience within any print background - print assistant, print finishing, printing etc. - all welcome! Open to any print background Experience working within a print manufacturer Attention to detail Happy to work under pressure and tight deadlines Benefits: Overtime available Opportunity to gain PPT/Reach/Clamp & Man up license from our In-house Training Instructors if required for the role Paid holiday entitlements Excellent job progression / training covering a wide range of roles Multiple health benefits including Bupa cash plan at reduced rate for individuals and family memberships, free eye test and money towards glasses for VDU users Pension & Life assurance options Refer a friend reward £500 Free fresh fruit and refreshments daily Employee recognition awards Wellbeing support, Employee assistance programme and Mental Health First Aid accredited workplace Plus, more! Apply Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Print / Print Operator / Print Operative / Production / Communications / Digital / Litho / Marketing / Digital / Printer / Enclosing / Setting / No.1 / No.2 / Production Operator / Print Asssitant / Print Finisher / Printer

Print Finisher / Machine Operator - Packaging & Labels Location: Bradford Salary: DOE Company: A global leading packaging manufacturer. Role : You will work within a press team and be responsible for completing the finishing of the master reel to clients specifications...... click apply for full job details