The Sherwood Group is the Country’s leading privately owned Greeting Card & Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for Major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients. An opportunity has arisen for self-motivated Individual to join our team as a Printer’s Assistant. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge and hands on experience of the lithographic printing machines.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Operating B1 Komori presses would be an advantage, but not essential
• The printers assistant would be flexible to cover in others areas of the factory
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Working a triple shift system
• Awareness of Health & Safety, BRC & Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday. Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company. If you think you have what it takes to be a Printer’s Assistant for The Sherwood Group, please email Michelle Thompson, at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com for an application form. Once completed, please return the form for the attention of Michelle Thompson to The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 13/06/2025

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An opportunity has arisen for self-motivated Individual to join our team as a Reprographics Pre-Press Operator, As a key member of our production department, you will be responsible for preparing and manipulating artwork files to the highest standards for litho print and large format prototyping. Your expertise in Esko Artpro+ and Adobe Creative Suite software will ensure the smooth and efficient flow of our projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:-

• Pre-flighting and preparing artwork files: Thoroughly checking supplied artwork for resolution, colour accuracy, bleeds, and other technical specifications to ensure print/production readiness.
• File manipulation and correction: Making necessary adjustments to artwork using industry-standard software (Esko Artpro+).
• Artwork creation: Creating artwork files from scratch in Adobe Illustrator.
• Creating print-ready PDFs: Generating high-quality PDF files with correct settings for our litho print presses.
• Imposed press sheet PDFs: Checking flats before releasing to proof and plate.
• Liaising with the design, commercial and production teams: Communicating effectively regarding artwork queries, amendments, and project progress.
• Maintaining organised file management: Ensuring all files are stored and archived efficiently according to company protocols.
• Working to a production schedule: Monitoring and prioritizing workload based on a press-room and finishing department production plan.
• Ordering: Production components such as coating plates, dies and foil.
• Plate making.

The successful applicant will require the following:

• Proven experience (minimum of one year) working as a folding cartons Pre-press Operator or in a similar pre-press/production role in Esko Artpro or Artpro+.
• A sound working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential.
• A strong understanding of PC systems print processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Kodak Prinergy and Esko Automation Engine is also desirable but not essential, as training will be given.

The position offers a competitive salary, pension and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Reprographic Pre-press Operator for The Sherwood Group, please email Michelle Thompson, at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com for an application form. Once completed, please return the form for the attention of Michelle Thompson to The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 13/06/2025

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The Sherwood Group is a leading privately owned Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a B1 Die Cutting Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge & hands on experience. The ideal candidate must have operated B1 die cutting machines, ideally has experience with blanking.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC and Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

 

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a B1 Die Cutting Operator for The Sherwood Group, please email Michelle Thompson, at michelle.thompson@www.sherwoodgroupuk.com for an application form. Once completed, please return the form for the attention of Michelle Thompson to The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 28/02/2025

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The Sherwood Group is a leading privately owned Greeting Card & Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a Gluing Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge and hands on experience of a wide range of carton design gluing requirements.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC & Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Gluing Operator for The Sherwood Group, please email Michelle Thompson, at michelle.thompson@www.sherwoodgroupuk.com for an application form. Once completed, please return the form for the attention of Michelle Thompson to The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 13/06/2025

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