Job Title: Trainee Production Controller
Department: Production
Reporting to: Technical Services Manager

About The Delta Group

We are Europe’s leading visual communications specialist delivering dynamic multi-channel marketing services to brands and retailers across the globe. Our model combines insight, creative, production, execution and optimisation to provide clients with a broad range of effective and impactful point-of-purchase visual communications.

We are invested in understanding the complex and dynamic challenges facing brands and retailers and our services are specifically designed to navigate this complexity and boost competitiveness across multiple markets and languages.

We’re owner-managed and independent, leading small teams of influential thinkers, meaning that we have the agility of a small business but the resources of a large one. Our belief is that in a changing industry, we must be a company that can change with it.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Production Team for a Trainee Production Controller to support the smooth and efficient production process. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to assisting in managing projects from start to finish, ensuring they progress through the business effectively and meet client expectations. Collaborating with internal teams and maintaining a proactive approach to learning on the job while problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Team in understanding client expectations and job requirements.
• Support the coordination of operational production processes to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure that production jobs progress correctly, on time, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Assist in minimising production costs and timings by reducing material and time wastage.
• Communicate updates on job progress, potential issues, and solutions to relevant teams.
• Provide support in managing outsourced permanent POS production.
• Keep up to date with MIS systems, product materials, and technical process developments.
• Assist in accurate and timely invoicing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for client work.
• Support Account Management or New Business teams in presentations, pitches, and client visits when needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a team environment.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Reliable, conscientious, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who takes initiative when needed.

Required Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Benefits

• 20 Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension, provided by NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities

What you can expect from us

In this role, you'll have the potential to transform your career- with plenty of room for growth and development. You'll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available and training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs.

The Delta Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of disability, race, gender, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.