Print Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £16.28 per hour across 3 rotating shifts (Early, Late, and Night) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7SW |
| Company: | Card Factory |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cardfac/TP/1803145/31130 |
Summary
Job Introduction
Are you looking to build your skills in a busy print environment and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team? We\'re looking for a Press Assistant to support the Lithographic Printer in running our Heidelberg XL Printing Press, ensuring materials are prepared, organised and ready for production. It’s a hands-on position where attention to detail really matters — from checking plates against print lists to maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety. With full supervision and ongoing support, you’ll also get involved in routine maintenance and the operation of key handling equipment.
This position works on a rotating three‑shift system, covering Early (6am–2pm), Late (2pm–10pm) and Night (10pm–6am) shifts, rotating weekly.
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role, you will support the smooth and effective operation of the Heidelberg XL feeder and its logistics systems. You will work closely with the Lithographic Printer and play an active part in creating a positive and collaborative team environment. The position also involves operating Fork Lift Trucks, electric pallet trucks and pallet turners safely and confidently as part of everyday activity.
A key part of the job is maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and helping to promote strong Health & Safety practices across the department. You will request stock from the warehouse when required and make sure all materials are prepared correctly for each print run. You will also ensure that every printing plate matches accurately with the print list issued by the production planner. In addition, you will carry out supervised maintenance tasks that support the smooth operation of the press.
What We\'re Looking For:
- Training in pallet turner operation (or willingness to complete).
- A valid Fork Lift Truck Licence.
- Electric Pallet Truck Licence.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good understanding of manufacturing or print environments (desirable but not essential).
- Strong awareness of housekeeping standards and Health & Safety principles.
About the Company
Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Benefits
- Pension
- 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
- Save As You Earn scheme
- Financial Wellbeing Support
- Financial Education Tools
- Salary Advance
- Seasonal incentive schemes
- Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
- Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
- Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.
For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.
No agencies, please.
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