Printing Press Assistant

Were looking for a Press Assistant to join an established and growing print production team in York. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in print manufacturing or production or someone with a genuine interest in developing their technical skills within the print industry.

Working alongside experienced Press Operators youll play an important role in keeping production running smoothly ensuring finished products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency.

What will you be doing

• Assisting with the setup and operation of printing presses
• Preparing and loading paper inks and other production materials
• Supporting press operators throughout printing runs
• Checking print quality colour alignment and consistency
• Identifying defects and reporting issues to senior operators
• Carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance of press equipment
• Organising completed print jobs and preparing materials for the next stage
• Maintaining accurate production and job records
• Keeping the production area clean organised and safe
• Following all company health & safety and quality procedures
• Working as part of a close-knit production team to achieve deadlines and customer requirements

What are we looking for

Ideally youll have some knowledge or experience of offset printing processes or working with printing presses.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Practical and technically minded
• Reliable hardworking and keen to learn
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality
• A good communicator and team player
• Comfortable working around machinery and performing physical tasks
• Well organised with a positive approach to work
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing production requirements

Why apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation where you can learn new technical skills gain valuable experience within the print industry and build a long-term career in production.

If youre practical switched-on and looking for a role where you can develop and progress wed love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.