Post Press Operator No3

Company Description

The No 3 Operative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Despatch area.

This position focuses on providing essential support for palletisers and contributes significantly to maintaining efficiency and safety standards.

The role's impact on the business is seen in the seamless handling of materials, which supports overall productivity and operational success.

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

You will be joining the UK’s largest commercial national and regional news publisher with a monthly readership of 47 million people. With over 100 national and regional news brands, we boast the largest online audience of any news publisher in the UK. Brimming with talented individuals, we are incredibly passionate about what we do and our people.

Job Description

• Palletiser Support: Assist with the operation and maintenance of palletisers to ensure optimal performance.
• Pallet Truck Operation: Safely operate pallet trucks to transport materials within the Despatch area.
• Hopper Feeding: Efficiently feed inserts into hoppers, ensuring a continuous workflow.
• General Housekeeping Duties: Maintain a clean and organised work environment, adhering to all safety and environmental guidelines.
• Stocklin Buggy Operation: Manage the operation of Stocklin buggies for effective material handling.
• Leaflet Preparation: Prepare leaflets for distribution, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Operating Stackers and Strappers: Monitor and operate stackers and strappers, ensuring proper bundling of materials.
• Daily Documentation: Complete daily sheets accurately within the Despatch area to track operations and support data integrity.
• Support for Lines: Provide assistance to polybagging, fold and stitch lines, contributing to efficient production processes.
• Presshall Support: Offer support within the Presshall as needed to facilitate seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Good work ethic
• Shift flexibility
• Work on own or part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts per production requirements within RPS Saltire areas 
• Ability to operate various trucks

Additional Information

We are offering a Salary of £25,000 plus company benefits 

• Help saving for your retirement - matched 6% pension scheme
• 7 weeks’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Flexibility - In this role, you’ll be fully remote-working (UK based) giving you more flexibility to balance home and life. We’ll support you with your home set-up, and you’ll be able to claim expenses for any trips to our office ‘hubs’ or client meetings
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest, a free subscription to mindfulness app Headspace and access to free mental health coaching through Sanctus
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.