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We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Print Finisher / Folding Operator to join our night shift production team.

Job Summary

As an experienced Print Finisher/Folding Operator, you will operate high-speed folding machines and other print finishing equipment to ensure all printed materials meet required quality and production standards.

Working Pattern: 3-day week (plus opportunities for overtime)

3 x 12-hour shifts per week (rotating between days and nights)

21 shifts holidays per year, including statutory days.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed folding machines, guillotines, and other finishing equipment.
• Ensure all finished printing meets quality, accuracy, and specification standards.
• Inspect work for defects and resolve issues where possible.
• Meet production deadlines in a fast-paced print environment.
• Report machine faults and carry out basic preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working area.
• Follow all health & safety procedures.

About You

• Minimum of 1 year experience in print finishing (essential)
• Experience operating folding machines and guillotines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working night shifts in a production environment
• Willing to learn and adapt to new equipment and processes.

If you are passionate about print, love working in a team, and eager to contribute to our team's success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Applicants are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may offer positions before the closing date if we find the right person.

To apply email your CV to kelvin.rickersey@wgbaird.com

JOB TITLE:  Print Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Factory

RESPONSIBLE TO: Print Room Manager

LOCATION OF POST (On-Site): Greystone Road, Antrim

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating 12 Hour Shifts (Days and Nights).  3 shifts per week

GENERAL INFORMATION

Join W&G Baird, Northern Ireland’s most prestigious and longest established printing company. With over 160 years’ experience and almost 100 employees, we are an award-winning company and provide our clients with the expertise and advice on all their printing needs.

As a Print Assistant you will provide support to the printers assisting with supply of materials, change overs and maintenance activities.  Reliability, attention to detail and a thirst for learning are key to success in these posts, and all our employees work to business values that include ensuring a high level of health, safety and wellbeing.

Depending on experience, your training will be adapted to ensure success. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team of print operators to ensure production requirements are met and a high standard of quality is produced
• Work efficiently with the printer to change over jobs to set targets
• Work efficiently to prepare machine equipment to enable quick change overs
• Maintain ancillary equipment to a high standard
• Loading and unloading of reels on and off the press
• Checking equipment daily and using it safely
• Maintain a high level of house keeping
• Removing material waste containers from factory for recycling
• Ensure the necessary protective equipment is always worn / used
• Cleaning and maintaining presses
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace
• Ensure materials (paper & plates) are always prepared and available
• Forklift truck driving
• Assist the printer with the weekly / monthly cleaning and maintenance activities on the press
• Other responsibilities as determined by management

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Full training provided
• Company pension
• 34 days holidays (incl statutory days)
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service benefit
• Uniform /PPE provided

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Upload your CV to our website at www.wgbaird.com/jobs

or email your CV to our HR Manager: kelvin.rickersey@wgbaird.com

or Contact our HR Manager on 07517906671