Printing Operative

  • Travail Employment Group
  • Burgess Hill, Sussex
  • Feb 05, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Printing Operative

28,000 - 29,000 p/a DOE, Burgess Hill, Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm, Permanent, 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, life insurance, onsite parking.

The Role

A well-established, leading UK mailing company currently has an exciting opportunity for a Printing Operative to join their team based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the production, fulfilment, and distribution of mail within a busy and fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operate and oversee all digital printers within the print room
  • Set up, run, and monitor print jobs according to job specifications
  • Ensure consistent print quality, colour accuracy, and correct finishing
  • Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of printers
  • Load paper, inks, toners, and other consumables as required
  • Manage print queues and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
  • Identify and report technical faults or maintenance issues promptly
  • Follow health & safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient print room environment
  • Work closely with colleagues, designers, or production staff to ensure job requirements are met

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a "can-do" mentality. Basic numeracy, written skills, and computer literacy are desirable, along with strong organisational and planning abilities. You should be self-motivated, able to use your initiative, and work well both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and flexibility to work overtime when required are highly desirable. Prior experience as a Print Finisher if preferred but not essential.

This role could suit someone who has worked as a Digital Printing Operative, Print Production Operative or Print Finisher.

Company Information

Founded in 1985, this organisation has been a trusted provider of innovative worldwide mailing solutions for over 30 years. With global partnerships and a strong emphasis on ethics and quality, they pride themselves on delivering high-quality, cost-effective mailing services to businesses of all sizes.

Package

28,000 - 29000 p/a depending on experience

Permanent position

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life insurance

Limited onsite parking available

Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm

Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.