Trainee Digital Finishing Operator

Company Overview:

Berkshire Labels has continually grown over 40 years to earn its position at the forefront of manufacturing high quality and innovative Self-Adhesive Products, Shrink Sleeves and Wraparound Reel Fed Labels.

With continual investment, innovation, and unrivalled passion, we are becoming one of the largest label companies in the UK. Our purpose-built Head Office, manufacturing, and warehouse sites in Hungerford house a combination of the very latest Conventional UV Flexo presses and one of the most comprehensive Digital HP Indigo operations in the UK.

Complemented by our Silk Screen, Emboss and Hot Foil capabilities, as well as a full in-house pre-press department that provides complete control over colour management. This strategy perfectly positions Berkshire Labels to provide optimum quality, consistency, and cost-effective solutions for short to medium print runs, personalization right through to longer run label requirements.

Berkshire Labels commitments are all underpinned by our certifications to BRCGS, ISO9001, ISO14001 standards & FSC® C139200 accreditation.

Job Role:

As a Trainee Digital Finishing Operator your primary focus will be to ensure the timely production of finishing print work, using all available finishing equipment. Our ideal candidate will have experience of operating machines such as: Digicon Lite, Digicon Series 2, Digicon Series 3 & Digicon Series 4.

Working in collaboration with the whole Production team, this role requires the ability to deliver a high standard of work in a fast-paced production environment on a consistent basis. Your main task involves ensuring the consistent production of finishing high-quality printed labels. Diligence is paramount for this role in ensuring we achieve the exacting requirements of our growing customer base.

Time management & prioritization is essential as well as the ability to think on your feet - every day is challenging. The ability to identify solutions quickly and effectively and be client-driven is essential.

Employees daily responsibilities, include but not limited to –

· Operating a Digicon finishing machine.

· Product inspection checks.

· Prioritising workload with the team.

· Basic administrative work including data entry.

The role is a full-time permanent position working on site with a competitive salary of £24,000 – £26,000 per annum, dependent on previous experience, competence & performance. Working a 40-hour week on a double day shift Monday to Friday. Early shift 6am – 2pm. Late shift 2pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 2pm – 6pm Fridays.

FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN

Required Skills and Experience:

· Strong diligence.

· A good understanding mechanical of machines.

· Able to understand and follow clear work instructions.

· Effective communication skills, both verbal & written.

· Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.

· Flexible approach and able to use own initiative when required.

· Ability to effectively manage your own workload.

· Effective time management skills are essential.

· Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict delivery deadlines.

· Target & client driven.

· Experience within a print finishing environment is desired.

· Preferred 1 years’ experience working in a print finishing environment.

Benefits:

· Company pension.

· Life insurance.

· On-site parking.

· Berkshire Labels green mile scheme.

· Referral Programme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person