Samples Operative

About us

A national supplier of paper and board to the print, publishing and packaging industries requires a practical, organised and reliable Samples Operative to join our Walsall team.

You will prepare and distribute paper and board samples, marketing materials and bespoke blank publications (dummies) to customer specifications.

About our opportunity

You will have excellent attention to detail, take pride in producing accurate work and be able to organise your workload with limited day-to-day supervision. You should be comfortable working independently while contributing to the wider team.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Who we are looking for

• Good communication and IT skills
• A practical approach and the ability to follow detailed specifications
• The ability to manage several requests and meet deadlines
• A willingness to undertake moderate physical activity, including handling reams of paper, replenishing stock and operating production equipment, with reasonable adjustments where required
• A responsible approach to equipment use and workplace safety
• Experience in paper, print or print finishing would be advantageous, as would familiarity with cutting, folding, saddle stitching or perfect binding

In particular you will have

• Maintain organised stocks of paper, board, swatches and marketing collateral, monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment
• Prepare, pack and dispatch A4 samples, swatches and other marketing items in response to requests
• Produce saddle-stitched and perfect-bound dummies to customer specifications, checking dimensions, materials, page counts and finish
• Use cutting, folding and binding equipment safely and accurately
• Coordinate delivery of completed dummies to meet agreed deadlines
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and courier bookings
• Maintain accurate records of requests, stock movements and dispatches through the Company's HubSpot system
• Keep the department tidy, organised and safe in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety and Quality standards
• Communicate with the remotely based Samples Manager and colleagues to prioritise work and provide progress updates

Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.