Large Format Print Supervisor

Large Format Print Supervisor / Team Leader

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

The perfect candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude, be able to maintain our clients’ high standards of workmanship and quality, be self-motivated and be a good role model for the rest of the team.

The Role

• Leading a small vinyl application team, issuing works orders, managing performance reviews and managing production to suit deadlines.
• Ensuring all installations are completed on time, to budget and to our usual high standards.
• Sign making, working with a wide range of substrates including Dibond, acrylics, metals, wood, vinyl and Foamex, to a consistently high standard.
• Application of vinyl onto a variety of substrates
• Interpreting briefs accurately with a great understanding of different signage and manufacturing techniques.
• Operate and maintain, vinyl cutters and laminators. (Zund)
• Operating large format digital printers
• Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements are understood and followed.
• Taking responsibility for your own and others’ health and safety when working.
• Assisting in-house production staff when required.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Print production, large format finishing, and sign-making.
• Advanced knowledge of flatbed cutting machinery and digital printing hardware.
• Previous experience leading a team or acting as a "Lead Hand" in a manufacturing or production environment is highly desirable.
• Flexible attitude to working time

Apply:

Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent.

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