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.
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
- A commitment to undertake the BPIF Qualification
Preferred:
- Experience of running a Heidelberg press would be beneficial
- Experience of working within ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 practices
Major Challenges:
- Ensuring high quality print at all times whilst keeping make ready and set-up times to a minimum for efficiency
Behavioural Competencies – Litho Printer
- Calm, approachable and professional manner
- Ability to be flexible and understanding (of the print industry demands)
- Show consideration and respect to all colleagues
General Skills:
- Excellent time keeping
- Exceptional attention to detail
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
- Competitive Salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme Available
- Non-contributory life insurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterlee: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
