Pre-Press-Operative

OPM Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a full-time Pre-Press Operative in Leeds. The role requires commitment and drive to maintain workflow for printing presses, ensuring all job elements are prepared efficiently. Key skills include good understanding of print and strong communication abilities. Benefits include 23 days holiday, pension scheme, and access to on-site gym.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Auto-enrolled in Company Pension Scheme

Uniform provided

On-site parking

On-site Gym

Access to The Printing Charity helpline

Qualifications

• Commitment, passion, drive, and focus essential for the role.
• Must maintain professional attendance and adherence to health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Locating plate bags against job bag.
• QA – checking plates against sample/approved copy.
• Cutting new plates down.
• Mounting plates.
• Building and dismantling cylinders.
• Preparing tint/varnish rollers.

Skills

Good understanding of print

Communication skills

Good organisational skills

Job description

Job Overview

Location: OPM (Labels and Packaging) Group, The Colour Box, Gelderd Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 6TG

Job type: Full-time, Permanent – Immediate Start

Job Summary

You will have Commitment, Passion, Drive and Focus. The primary objective of the Pre-Press Operative is to maintain the flow of the work to the printing presses by ensuring all elements of the job are prepared ready for the printer to use. The operator works with the printer to maintain the constant turnaround of the press, helping to break down the job on press and clean and file completed jobs.

Key Skills

• Good understanding of print, communication skills, good organisational skills.
• Perform pre-press duties in an efficient professional and courteous manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between customers/suppliers/visitors/enquirers and relevant staff, and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Locating plate bags against job bag.
• QA – checking plates against sample/approved copy.
• Cutting new plates down.
• Mounting plates.
• Building and dismantling cylinders.
• Preparing tint/varnish rollers.
• Getting out materials/laminates/foils.
• Getting out inks/varnishes/adhesives.
• Topping up existing ink mixes.
• Getting out cutters.
• Cleaning plates and returning them to their correct location.
• Returning materials to the warehouse/palletising returns.
• Organising selected plates to be sent for cleaning.
• Ensure all procedures are followed.
• To fully participate as a Dept, Site and OPM Group team member.
• To communicate fully with all relevant parties and assist whenever issues arise relating to your specific area of responsibility within the department.
• Weekend work will occasionally be required.
• Cover shift partners holiday when necessary.
• Emptying waste skip.
• Palletising waste ink tubs.
• Monitoring ink stock levels.
• Wrap pallets using pallet wrapper when requested.
• Loading/Unloading deliveries.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit
• You will be auto enrolled in to the Company Pension Scheme.
• Uniform provided
• On-site parking
• On-site Gym
• Access to The Printing Charity helpline

About Us

OPM labels and Packaging group is an independent, leading manufacturer of labels and flexible packaging. OPM offer a tailored print service across a variety of industry sectors to include Home & Personal Care, Healthcare & Pharma, Beauty & Cosmetic, Food & Beverage, Automotive & Lubricants, Horticulture and Pet and Veterinary care.

Equal Opportunities

OPM Group is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package based on experience. If this exciting opportunity is of further interest please email current CV to [e-mail]