Digital Printer

Job Description: Digital Printer / Digital Press Operator

Department Digital Print Department Reports To Digital Press Manager 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.

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