No 2 Printer

Company Description

Reach Plc require a qualified No 2 Printer to join the team in Oldham 

This is a critical role working in a fast paced environment, working to deadlines you will oversee the print press production of our famous brands. Ensuring both quality and speed of work is maintained throughout.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Job Description

• Management of printed production to ensure quality and performance is achieved consistently to the set standard
• Ensure efficient workflow to the production schedule is achieved, with no delays to the customer
• Liaise with the Pressroom Manager, GTL, MTL or Supervisor roles ensuring that they are informed of production output, quality and performance issues
• Address and resolve production problems/failures due to mechanical, operator or material faults
• Ensure that all products meet company/customer standards and specifications, communicating to all relevant personnel when product is substandard
• Ensure all pre and post run checks are conducted
• Stand in for Supervisor or MTL as and when required
• Assist with clean ups and general housekeeping duties
• Complete administration and reporting associated with production
• Any other additional duties as requested by the Pressroom Manager, GTL, MTL or Supervisor roles
• Ensure company obligations within health and safety and environmental law and group / site policy is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• Experience in Press Operations to No2 level
• An NVQ Level 2 in press operations is desirable but not essential
• Drive and commitment with an ability to work shifts
• Excellent communication skills verbal/written/practical
• Team player with the ability to lead a team
• A good awareness of HSE standards and regulations.
• Be attentive to detail and focussed on quality
• Computer literate
• An understanding of manufacturing best practice and lean principles and tools – Desirable

Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.