Apprentice Print Finisher - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Platinum Print Ltd

Platinum Print Ltd

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Platinum Print - Apprentice Print Finisher

One of Yorkshire's premier marketing, design, print, signage and direct mail companies, Platinum Print offer a unique range of integrated business products and services that cannot be matched locally and have a strong focus on customer care and trading relationships.

We are a family-owned Yorkshire-based business with a team ethos. We believe in supporting our employees and our local community. We empower our team, realising potential and rewarding achievement.

We invest in individuals to become the best they can at what they do and offer a competitive remuneration package.

This is a great opportunity for an apprentice to develop a broad understanding of print finishing in our production department.

Working across all equipment, the apprentice will be involved in finishing jobs, learning a variety of skills and techniques using our folding, stitching (booklet making), foiling and cutting equipment.

Duties will include

Print Finishing Technicians use precision Cutting, Binding, Foiling, Laminating and Packing equipment to complete the final product for the client
Set up or operate machines that perform binding operations, such as pressing, folding, or trimming
Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality
Read works instructions to determine instructions and specifications for machine setup
Adjust bindery machines, such as knives, guides or clamps, to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
Trim edges of printed sheets to size, using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or to determine whether adjustments are needed
Maintain records, such as daily production records. Record operational or production data. Using MIS (Management Information System)
Lubricate, clean, or make minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition
Repair production equipment or tools
Prepare finished products for shipping
There will be also opportunities to develop other print and finishing skills in our Large Format and Mailing Departments

Qualities we are looking for

Excellent eye for detail
Good communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious team member

Benefits

Health scheme
Pension plan
Cycle to work scheme
Overtime

Normal working hours:
Monday - Friday, split shifts 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Job Type:
full time permanent

Salary:
At least £300 per week with staggered increases as training is completed.

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
From £300.00 per week

Benefits: