Print Assistant

This Print Assistant role is office based in Howden (DN14 7SE) & forms part of the Press/Print Room/Department & is a key role for our business.

Image Data Group are a family run business with sites in Willerby (Hull), Howden & Brighton, operating at the forefront of marketing communications & providing print solutions/products since 1989. We deliver innovative visual communications for the UK's leading retailers & corporations from banners, tension-fabric light boxes to presentation brochure packs & office stationary.

Benefits:

• Living wage & moving up from there with the opportunity to develop your knowledge & experience
• enhanced holiday entitlement (starting 23days moving up to 26days with good attendance & length of service - plus bank holidays)
• free on site parking,
• cycle to work scheme,
• employee support program,
• Company pension (standard contribtutions),
• Employee savings club
• and the chance to be part of a family business that values their team members so you are not just a number!

You will be working 37.5hrs per week, you may be required to work (depending on business demand) 7am-3pm/8am-4pm/9am-5pm Monday to Friday but we require some flexibility on this due to demands of the business.

MAIN FUNCTION:

1. To assist the Printers as required ensuring safe and effective practices at all times.
2. To carry out support activities to enable the Printers to maintain and maximise production output of the various printing and associated processes.

KEY TASKS:

1. To assist Printers during set-up, running, clean downs / and housekeeping ensuring presses are kept at optimum condition
2. Load relevant substrates to the print equipment ensuring an eye for detail.
3. To keep the machines running in the absence of the Printer to enable continuation of production.
4. To carry out assigned activities within agreed timescales.
5. To work in a cost-efficient manner, to maximise production and minimise wastage of materials.
6. To ensure all areas of the factory remain clean and tidy at all times, and to be involved in all necessary housekeeping activities to ensure this happens.
7. To ensure all surplus resources are returned to warehouse to be added to stock on completion of work.
8. To ensure all work-related documentation is completed accurately so that a true record is available at all times.
9. To work in any department & carry out required duties as directed by the senior printer or Operations manager to contribute to overall success of the company.
10. It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Health and Safety Legislation and Company Policy; for maintaining safe working conditions including equipment; for drawing attention to hazards and to take reasonable care of themselves and others. You must ensure that all necessary safety devices and protective equipment is used and co-operate in the operation of the Health & Safety Policy.

N.B. All duties and responsibilities apply, as appropriate, in all areas of the premises.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS / TARGETS:

1. Methodical and adaptable approach to set tasks
2. Production input & output from machines is cleared quickly and effectively.
3. General cleanliness / tidiness of all areas.
4. To be receptive to cross train in all areas of the business as directed by the Senior Printer or Operations Manager.
5. To demonstrate flexibility by moving between departments.

KEY SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

1. Ability to understand written Works Instructions with reference to key tasks.
2. A flexible and adaptable approach, with an ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
3. A willing aptitude to develop new skills.
4. To be an effective team member.
5. Flexible and able to work within tight deadlines and to changing priorities.
6. A helpful and co-operative attitude.
7. Must display a positive, flexible ‘can-do' approach & attitude at all times

All applicants must be UK residents & already have in place, the right to live & work in the UK on a permanent basis.

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iDG are a great company to work for, you will work within a great team and have support from the Senior Management Team. If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply on line to start your journey to becoming part of the family!.

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