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Print operator

Job details
Posting date: 11 June 2025
Salary: £32,800 to £41,600 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4SS
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1415784_1749659820

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Summary

Exciting Opportunity: Print Press Operator (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: £32,800 - £41,000 (depending on experience)
Shift Pattern: 5-week rotating schedule (details below)
Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, extensive training & development opportunities, overtime available, and a supportive team environment.

About the Role:

Join our dynamic production team as a Print Press Operator, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality printed materials using state-of-the-art machinery. This hands-on position involves operating and maintaining web printers, offset presses, and other print equipment, ensuring smooth production runs while adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a background in print production, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain print presses and finishing equipment to meet production deadlines.

  • Conduct routine quality checks to ensure print consistency and adherence to specifications.

  • Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and perform basic maintenance to minimise downtime.

  • Follow strict health & safety protocols and maintain a clean, organised workspace.

  • Collaborate with the production team to optimise workflow and efficiency.

  • Assist with material handling, including loading/unloading paper, ink, and other supplies.

  • Complete production logs and reports accurately.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a print production environment (e.g., commercial printing, packaging, or publishing).

  • Familiarity with web or offset printing presses (training provided for specific machinery).

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude - ability to spot and resolve minor issues.

  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to workplace safety.

  • Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (see below).

Shift Schedule (5-Week Rotation):

  • Week 1: Mon-Thu | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Days)

  • Week 2: Mon-Thu | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights)

  • Week 3: Fri-Sun | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Days)

  • Week 4: Fri-Sun | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights)

  • Week 5: FULL WEEK OFF!

Why Join Us?

  • Stable, long-term role in a growing industry.

  • Overtime opportunities to boost earnings.

  • Career progression - we invest in training and upskilling our team.

  • Modern facility with advanced printing technology.

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Ready to bring your print expertise to a thriving team? Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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