Application Deadline: 17 April 2026
Department: Print Operations
Location: Cambuslang
Compensation: £46,007 / year
Overview
The Herald & Times Print Centre currently produces our highly successful newspaper titles: The Herald and Glasgow Times, together with a huge volume of contract titles. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking to recruit a key individual for our pressroom team. The position requires good teamwork and flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. A willingness to work on a rotational shift pattern is essential, as is a good awareness and understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities. Reporting to the Presshall Shift Managers, the key focus of this role will be to ensure that daily/nightly printing output meets production deadlines, targets and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that daily/nightly printing output meets production deadlines, targets and quality expectations.
* Operate within a pressroom team environment, demonstrating good teamwork and flexibility.
* Adapt to changing priorities within a fast‑paced production setting.
* Maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities.
* Work as part of a rotational shift pattern.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A recognised apprenticeship and qualification in printing.
* Experience of 4 colour web offset printing.
* Experience operating state‑of‑the‑art KBA Colora presses.
* A fundamental knowledge of quality images.
* Experience in setting 4 colour and mono to specified densities and optimum quality.
* The ability to work under pressure and an understanding of the time‑critical nature of newspaper production.
* Consideration will also be given to quality Sheet‑fed printers.
* A detailed working knowledge and understanding of colour printing processes is essential.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
* Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
* Structured career progression & ongoing training
* Pension plan
* Employee Helpline counselling and advice
* Perks & discounts, including:
o Gym membership
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Eye care
o Retail discounts
* Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
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