Job Title: Trainee Print Finishing and Warehouse Operative

Department: Print & Finishing (Biggin Hill)

Reporting to: Print Works 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.

For more information about the Delta Group, please visit: https://www.thedeltagroup.co.uk/

Role Overview

This is an exciting trainee role for an enthusiastic and hands-on individual to start a career in print, production finishing and warehousing. You will be trained to accurately produce and finish high-quality work, ensuring every job meets client specifications.

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finishing and warehousing within the department, learning to uphold company quality control practices, and ensuring a high standard of work. Full training will be provided on our range of machinery, including laminating, cutting and welding.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of experienced staff, your core responsibilities will include:

• Learning to maintain and process work according to the production schedule.

• Assisting in quality checks to ensure work meets specifications and uses the correct materials.

• Collecting and processing finished work.

• Learning to operate various machines for tasks such as:
- Laminating different types of media
- Welding
- Cutting materials.

• Developing skills in reading technical specifications (like CAD laydowns) and performing basic checks on the cutting machines.

• Preparing completed jobs for despatch in accordance with delivery schedules.

• Creation of delivery notes using company systems.

• Supporting the QC (Quality Control) process.

• Completing required paperwork and updates.

• Notifying a manager promptly when a major issue is encountered.

• Learning to perform basic problem-solving to keep work flowing smoothly.

• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area and assisting with basic machine maintenance as trained.

What We're Looking For

• A strong interest in learning about print, finishing and warehousing processes.

• No specific prior machine experience is required; a willingness to learn technical machinery is essential.

• Exceptional attention to detail is a must.

• Reliable, trustworthy, and conscientious.

• A pro-active and "can-do" attitude and a desire to deliver great service.

• A natural team player.

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