Job Description:

Digital Printer

Location - Sheffield, West Yorkshire

Employment Type - Full-time, Site-based

Salary & Benefits - Up to £30,000 per annum (weekly pay, Overtime @ 1.5x, plus £52/week allowance for occasional night shifts)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Digital Printer / Digital Press Operator to join a leading UK print manufacturing business. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining high-speed digital printing presses to produce top-quality printed materials efficiently, safely, and in line with job specifications.

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

• Double Day Shift Pattern:
  • Mornings: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Afternoons: Monday to Friday, 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Peak Period Flexibility (Occasional 4-Night Shifts)

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Press Operation & Production

• Set up, calibrate, and operate digital presses, specifically HP Indigo Series 4 and Ricoh 9210 & 9500 machinery.
• Follow paper and digital Work Instruction tickets carefully to ensure exact job specifications are met.
• Ensure all work is produced to the highest quality standards, delivered on time, and meets customer expectations.

Maintenance & Process Efficiency

• Perform routine site-planned maintenance and ensure presses and press room environments are kept in optimal working condition.
• Utilize efficient Make Ready processes to minimize downtime, reduce time loss, and decrease waste and reprints.
• Maintain precise records for press uptime, maintenance activities, reprints, and material wastage.

Quality, Health & Safety Compliance

• Comply fully with site Health & Safety guidelines, Safe Systems of Work, and Information Security Management Systems.
• Operate strictly within documented ISO management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Senior Digital Press Operators, Repro, and Finishing teams to support smooth daily operations.
• Drive the ongoing development and practical application of Lean principles within the digital print department.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of job production fully aligned with client specifications.
• Measurable reduction in reprints and material waste.
• Press uptime optimization and timely, accurate maintenance reporting.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience operating digital print machinery. Specific experience with HP Indigo Series 4 or Ricoh 9210/9500 is preferred. Operators with experience on alternative digital presses (e.g., Canon, Océ) who are willing to retrain will also be considered.
• Technical Skills: Basic IT competency and familiarity with mechanical handling equipment.
• Attributes: Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately under tight deadline pressures.
• Flexibility & Work Ethic: Physically fit to manage the demands of a press environment, reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable to shift changes during peak demand periods.