Print Assistant

Central Employment are currently looking to recruit an experienced Printing Assistant on behalf of our client in Sunderland.

The primary role is to assist the lead printer in the general operation of a printing press and provide support towards production targets and ensure the highest quality is maintained.

Your duties will include:
• Unpacking pallets & preparing reels of raw material for press
• Assisting the printer to load and unload plate cylinders and anilox rollers to and from the press
• Maintaining sufficient ink supply and materials
• Ensuring spare anilox rollers are clean, fitted with gears and ready for the press
• Assembling, dismantling and cleaning the printers and components.
• Unloading printed work in progress reels
• Dispensing and use of highly flammable solvents & inks; ensuring substances are correctly labeled and are stored safely; kept lidded at times when not in use.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and housekeeping throughout shift.
• Seek continual improvement in key target areas – productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, quality and costs

The right candidate will:
• Good organizational and time management skills
• High standards of personal conduct
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good team player; the ability to work as part of a team or alone, on own initiative
• Ability to think and plan ahead
• Reliability & flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent time keeping and attendance
• Good safety awareness
• Self motivated with a positive attitude to work
This is a Temp to Perm position starting at £26,000 per year and increasing to £9.00 for the right candidate.
The position operates on a 12 hour shift pattern starting from 6am and 6pm and you will be expected to work both day and night shifts.