Job Title:
Temporary Print Finishing Operator – Six-Month Contract
Location:
Consett, County Durham
Hourly Rate:
£ 25,8
32.23
plus 25% shift allowance
Shifts:
Rotating weekly shifts – 7:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday, and 2:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday to Thursday
Benefits:
- Enhanced pay for shift work
- Regular opportunities for overtime
- Overtime paid at time and a half for the first four hours and double time thereafter
- All Sunday overtime paid at double time
- Four-day working week when completing the late shift
- Full training on specialist print-finishing processes and machinery
- Opportunity for the position to become permanent, depending on business requirements
The Company:
Our client is a leading specialist in high-security printing and authentication solutions. Operating from a secure manufacturing facility in Consett, the company produces specialist printed products for customers in the UK and overseas.
Due to increased production requirements and the award of a major new contract, they are looking to recruit a Print Finishing Operator to support their experienced production team. This is initially a six-month temporary position, although there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the print-finishing department. The role will initially involve shrink-wrapping finished products, preparing packs for dispatch, palletising products and assisting experienced operators on production lines.
You will also be trained to operate specialist print-finishing machinery where appropriate. Duties may include:
- Shrink-wrapping, packing and palletising finished products
- Removing and preparing packs at the end of production lines
- Supporting experienced operators with production activities
- Sheeting printed reels into the required sheet sizes
- Setting up and preparing machinery for production
- Guillotine work, banding and general bench work
- Slitting security stamps from master reels into smaller reels
- Personalisation from reel to reel and reel to sheet
- Hologram and hot-foil stamping
- Monitoring production quality, waste and efficiency
- Completing basic machine maintenance when required
- Following standard operating procedures, quality requirements and security regulations
- Maintaining a clean and safe working area
- Working effectively as part of the production and shift teams
The company is currently operating a two-shift pattern. Due to continued growth, a night shift of 10:00pm to 7:00am, Monday to Thursday, may be introduced. If the three-shift pattern is introduced, a 33% shift allowance will apply.
Skills & experience:
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing, production or factory environment
- A strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards learning
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- Experience following standard operating procedures and production instructions
- The ability to learn new machinery, processes and practical skills
- A reliable and flexible approach to shifts and overtime
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications
- Previous print-finishing or security-printing experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Print-finishing or manufacturing qualifications would also be advantageous
Due to the secure nature of the company’s work, the successful candidate will be required to complete satisfactory criminal-record and security checks before starting.
Why Should You Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business during a period of growth. You will receive full training, enhanced shift pay and access to well-paid overtime, including double-time opportunities. The late shift also provides a regular three-day weekend, with optional Friday overtime available.
The position is expected to start as soon as possible and will initially run for six months. Subject to workload and future business requirements, there may be an opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position.
