Job Title: Trainee to Experienced Digital Print Operator (Shift Work)

Location: Wiltshire (Easily accessible from Chippenham, Melksham, Bath, and Swindon)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Continental Shift Pattern)

Salary: £35,179.14 (Training Rate) rising to £43,973.93 upon completion + Overtime at Time + 1/3

About the Business

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful, industry-leading manufacturing business known for producing high-quality print materials. Operating from state-of-the-art facilities, the business invests heavily in top-tier digital technology and ongoing employee development.

Due to continuous growth, they are seeking enthusiastic Machine Operators to join their busy Press department on a 24/7 Continental Shift Pattern.

The Role

Working as part of a two-person machine crew, you will operate modern, high-speed digital presses producing volume print runs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating digital press equipment following digital and paper work orders.

• Monitoring machine performance to maximize output and minimize downtime or waste.

• Performing basic routine maintenance and machine setup/make-ready procedures.

• Adhering to high quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Assisting with material handling and preparing printed work for downstream finishing.

Who We Are Looking For

Prior print experience is a bonus, but full comprehensive training will be provided for candidates with the right attitude.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Shift Experience: Proven track record working in a shift-based production, manufacturing, or fast-paced operational environment.

• Reliability: Excellent timekeeping and attendance record.

• Practical Mindset: Logical problem-solving skills and comfort working around industrial machinery.

• Basic IT Skills: Comfort using basic computer interfaces to read work orders.

• Physical Capability: Ability to handle materials and work a 12-hour continental shift pattern (6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am).

Pay & Benefits

• Training Salary: Starts at £16.81/hr (£35,179.14 per annum) during your initial structured training period.

• Post-Training Salary: Increases to £21.01/hr (£43,973.93 per annum) upon successful completion of your training plan and key performance indicators (KPIs) covering attendance, quality, and machine operation.

• Overtime: Paid at Time + 33% (Time and a third) for all additional hours worked.

• Annual Leave: 24 days annual leave (inclusive of shutdown periods over Christmas/New Year).

• Development: Full structured training program on high-tech digital machinery.