Autajon Labels Royston: We are an award-winning label printing company, established in 1984 as Royston Labels Ltd, and joined the Autajon Group in 2023. As a growing business, we pride ourselves on developing high-end, top-quality labels for our well-known clients in the Cosmetics & Toiletries, Health & Nutrition, Drinks, and Pharma industries. We use our in-depth knowledge of traditional & digital print technologies, and combine this with innovative embellishments, as well as incorporating sustainability as a priority focus in our entire process. Based in Royston, near Cambridge, and with a team of 70 employees, we always aim to provide a quality service, and provide the skills, craftmanship & care required in every part of our manufacturing process to make beautiful, impactful labels.
37.5HRS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 06:00-14:00 AND 14:00-22:00 (WEEKLY ROTATING)
Starting total remuneration £29,166.64 - (Includes starting salary & shift allowance)
If you’re looking for a role that naturally leads to progression to become a Printer, you’ll be joining a team that delivers hands-on support for our Printers and the presses. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop in this print industry.
As a print assistant, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate your organisations skills consistently throughout your role, by operating and maintaining equipment in the wet room, organising and signing-off job trolleys, and pre-empting ink top-ups and reel changes
- Provide significant support to the Printers, by setting up machines and covering breaks to ensure jobs continue running throughout the day
- Develop your knowledge of the print presses, printing techniques, and machine functions, to become an expert in your role
- Use your keen eye for detail to proactively spot any errors in specifications and job bags, as well as show initiative to problem-solve and come to a solution
- Work alongside the Studio Department and Printers to allow for an efficient production flow.
- Lead by example and ensure excellent Health and Safety standards are adhered to at all times
- Become more skilled and influence our Continuous Improvement Culture and bring forward ideas for improved efficiencies and innovation
Personality and team-fit is everything, so if you are:
- someone who has a positive attitude to learning and development.
- Enthusiastic to work as part of a team, but also be able to use your initiative to work independently.
- Consistent, reliable, efficient and productive!
- someone who understands that detail and quality is EVERYTHING when it comes to labels.
- Someone who takes pride in their presentation and can demonstrate tidiness and organisational skills.
- Eager to solve problems and look at challenges with a positive outlook
- Confident to communicate effectively to all employees at all levels in the business.
- Have a desire to work creatively within the printing and packaging industry.
Experience in a manufacturing or printing environment is essential.
We can offer:
- No Nights, No Weekends, No Bank Holidays 37.5hrs, Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00
- £29,166.64 - Includes starting salary (£23,809.50) & shift allowance (£5,357.14) when working shift hours
- A factory that holds itself to the highest standards of cleanliness, with state-of-the-art printing equipment
- Exciting career progression opportunities throughout the business
- An employee benefits portal that has a strong focus on physical and mental health and wellbeing, and financial support
- Pension scheme & Candidate Referral Programme
- Free, onsite parking for all employees
- Free refreshments for all employees
- We are located on the Royston Industrial Estate, SG8 5HN
Applications are reviewed regularly, and we aim to respond within 1-week