No3 Printer

This is a full time permanent position - Shift Rota will include days and nights.

You will be responsible for preparing newsprint reels and supporting the press crews as and when required and deputising to a No2 printer.

Working in an energetic and fast paced environment you will perform tasks to achieve maximum customer satisfaction, optimum uptime, minimal waste and in the accordance with all health & Safety standards.

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.,

• Be a competent No2 printer so you can deputise as and when required


• Implement company standard quality levels as specified by the No1 printer and Press Manager.


• Prepare reels for each title being produced and ensure that newsprint is ready for the next title to minimise downtime.


• Support the press crews by being able to sort and apply plates on to the press


• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with and adherence to H&S requirements,


• Manage and update the H&S duties of the department.


• Uphold Reach's policy around diversity and inclusion and work to ensure our values around non discrimination are upheld in everything we publish..


• Report equipment defects as they occur to ensure corrective action can be taken.


• Assist generally in the cleaning / maintenance of all presses / ancillary equipment.
  
  Have a good understanding or have the ability to learn the basic process of coldset printing


• A good understanding of the basic lithography printing process.


• Has a good eye for colour matching and good attention to detail.


• Moderate IT skills would be an advantage but not completely essential


• Be able to retain clear an accurate records and process data as and when required.


• Good technical and mechanical back group would be advantage


• Must be able to work in fast moving manufacturing environment and be able to multitask as and when required.


• Good communication skills (both verbal & written)


• Good fault find capabilities.
  
  Reach Printing Services Watford are looking for an experienced Printer No3 to join the team.
  
  We are offering a salary of 33,390 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