Company Overview
Operating one of the most modern factories in Europe, The Encore Group is a leading one-stop- shop supplier of print and packaging solutions.
Founded in 1983, The Encore Group has been expanding ever since. Our company is now the UK's largest independently owned envelope and packaging manufacturer. Our success and expansion is down to our three pillars of quality, service, and integrity.
Encore Packaging Solutions print and manufacture solid board packaging for the Food, Retail and Luxury Goods markets and have built a growing reputation on supplying our customers with quality products matched by exceptional customer service.
Our aim is to provide a quality product to the individual requirements of our clients, to specification and on time, every time.
Find out more about our business at www.theencoregroup.co.uk
Duties & Responsibilities – Litho Printer
- Produce high quality print to the timescales required for efficient working
- Keep the machine in good working order
- Produce printed sheets to the job specification supplied
- Ensure the quality of every job, including attaining ISO 12647 standards
- Following the quality standards as described in our ISO 9001 procedures for Printing (QSP 08)
- Completed all paperwork associated with the job and the quality procedure
- Ensure a high level of Health and Safety is maintained on the machine at all times
- Complete any routine cleaning and maintenance of the press (maintenance is supported by our internal team)
- Complete all hours as detailed in the shift pattern supplied and to provide holiday cover for other team members
- All work carried out and any waste created must be moved or disposed in adherence with our environmental standard ISO 14001
Job Specific Skills – Litho Printer
Essential:
- Significant, recent experience of running a 5/6 colour press
- Excellent colour knowledge and be able to identify poor print
- Experience of using colour management software and printing to ISO 12647 standards
Preferred:
- Experience of running a Heidelberg press would be beneficial
- Experience of working within ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 practices
General Skills:
- Excellent time keeping
- Ability to be flexible and understanding (of the print industry demands)
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm, approachable and professional manner
Job Details – Litho Printer
- Hours & Shifts: Full time, permanent role, 3 week rotation working 3 x 12 hours days for 2 weeks followed by 4 x 12 hours nights for 1 week
- Annual Quality Bonus
- Contributory Pension Scheme Available
- Non-contributory life insurance scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
This position is based at North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee; please ensure that you are able to get to this site before applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- print: 1 year (required)
- running a 5/6 colour press: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
