Job Category: Engineering and manufacturing
Training Provider: BPIF TRAINING LIMITED
Salary: See vacancy details — £15,720 a year
Address: The Print Centre, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, DT4 9XD
This is an exciting opportunity to develop technical skills, build a long-term career in print production and become part of a team that delivers millions of printed products for customers across the UK.
- Learn how newspaper printing presses operate and support production activities.
- Assist with press preparation, machine set-up and production changeovers.
- Support operators in maintaining print quality and meeting production schedules.
- Observe and learn production processes across press, reel store, mailroom and associated production areas.
- Follow instructions from trained Print Operators and Supervisors.
- Learn safe methods for handling paper reels and production materials.
- Assist with stock organisation, traceability and material identification.
- Support loading and unloading activities when appropriately trained.
- Learn the importance of waste reduction and efficient material usage.
- Learn and assist with routine press cleaning and basic maintenance activities under supervision.
- Support the cleaning of press components and surrounding areas in line with approved procedures and schedules.
- Learn correct roller-setting principles and assist trained operators with checks and adjustments where authorised.
- Assist with dampening system cleaning, inspection and preparation to support consistent print quality.
- Identify and report wear, damage, leaks or unusual operating conditions to a trained Print Operator, Supervisor or Engineer.
- Follow isolation, lock-off, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements before undertaking any cleaning or maintenance task.
- Carry out quality checks under supervision.
- Learn how colour, registration and product presentation standards are achieved.
- Support housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and organised workplace.
- Assist with the monitoring and reduction of waste.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and COSHH requirements.
- Wear appropriate (PPE).
- Report hazards, near misses and safety concerns.
- Support a positive safety culture across the print centre.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across production departments.
- Participate fully in apprenticeship training, workshops and assessments.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and continuous improvement.
- Develop technical knowledge, practical skills and an understanding of print production systems.
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