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PLYMOUTH BASED APPRENTICESHIPS

Take the next step in your career with an Apprenticeship with Pepper

We have a track record of developing our team with some great opportunities. Our Apprenticeship Programme offers you a chance to see all areas of the business and to specialise in your chosen area of production or business.

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, motivated, able to work with others, keen to get started in the real world of work, ready to learn and to gain specialist understanding in their chosen area. We offer a great working environment, excellent pay rates and progression opportunities, together with pension contribution, medical insurance, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers. 

You will have off the job training though the British Print Industry Federation and on the job mentoring with experts in their field. Each Apprentice will also have a family Director guiding the progress of their apprenticeship. You can choose between a production or business apprenticeship to start with, and after the first year we will discuss what you have enjoyed the most as well as the needs of the business in order to shape your second year.

Check out the Apprenticeships 2020 Download for more information.

Next step:

If you believe you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Email your CV to jobs@pepper.co.uk

Reporting to: Production Manager

Job Summary

The Press Minder is responsible for printing full colour lithographic high definition print using the latest Heidelberg XL technology with Inpress control. This exciting role involves the printing of high quality full colour commercial print for a wide variety of industries.

Overview of daily tasks

• Efficient make ready and running of high performance printing presses
• Customer satisfaction with regard to quality
• Working on double day shift basis
• Maintenance of machinery

The Candidate

We are currently looking for an experienced individual with a positive mindset. You must have a keen eye for detail and firm understanding of commercial print.

Key attributes include

• Experience of running lithographic printing presses
• Excellent eye for detail
• Quality conscious and efficient
• Confident team player
• Flexible approach to shift work and overtime

Experience Required

• Previous press room experience – (a minimum of 1 year experience within the print industry) is essential.
• Proven track record of KPI delivery
• Proven experience of operating multiple Heidelberg presses

Key Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication
• Excellent & efficient organisational skills
• Problem Solving
• Strong eye for quality, detail and colour
• Working under pressure and to tight timescales
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and commitment
• Commitment to ongoing personal learning and development and team progression
• The position is based in our Plymouth HQ production facility.

Awards and Certification

We are accredited with the BSI ISO 9001 and 14001 quality and environmental standards, we are FSC certified.

We hold a platinum membership with the BPIF and we have a strategic partnership with the Royal Mail.

Check our the Job Pack for more information.