Production Assistant - Deeside Print Centre

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Deeside, Shotton, Flintshire, Wales, GBR
In-Office
25K-25K Annually
Entry level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
Support daily print centre operations: set up and monitor finishing lines, perform basic maintenance and housekeeping, complete production paperwork, operate forklift (training available), and collaborate with the production team to meet deadlines in a physically active, shift-based role.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newsquest is the UK’s largest regional newspaper publisher, with a growing portfolio of newspapers, websites and magazines.
We are looking for a Production Assistant to join the team at our Deeside Print Centre, supporting the smooth running of our printing operation. This is a hands-on role within a busy, fast-moving environment where teamwork and reliability are key.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the day-to-day operation of the print centre
  • Monitor and set up finishing lines across different departments
  • Carry out basic planned maintenance and housekeeping tasks
  • Complete production paperwork accurately
  • Operate a forklift truck (training can be provided if required)
  • Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • A hardworking, reliable approach with good attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a physically active role
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A logical thinker with a practical mindset
  • Flexible and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck would be advantageous, but training can be provided.  
Working Pattern
This role operates on a set weekly shift pattern:
  • Monday: 3.30 pm to midnight
  • Tuesday: 1 pm to midnight
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to midnight
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 11 pm
Additional Information
This role involves a high level of physical activity, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Benefits
  • 6.6 Weeks Holiday
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan 
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts, including: 
    • Gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Eye care
    • Retail discounts
  •  Optional annual Volunteer Charity Day

About
A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.

Skills Required

  • Hardworking and reliable with good attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a physically active role
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Logical thinker with a practical mindset
  • Flexible and able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Operate a forklift truck (training can be provided)
  • Experience operating a counterbalance forklift truck
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The Company
HQ: London
1,788 Employees

What We Do

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population. In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs. Our parent company is Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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