Large Format Print Manager

House of Flags Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of printed textiles, PVCs and Signage. We offer a range of products including flags, flagpoles, banners, display stands and signage. Our in-house print team uses the latest dye sublimation and UV printing technology.

Having recently installed a new, first of its kind in the UK, double sided sublimation printer, we are looking for an enthusiastic, hands on and experienced large format print operative to join our well established, dynamic business at our Kimbolton Head Office.

Job Description:

We are looking for a hands on print manager to join our small but busy print team. You will be working with our sublimation and UV print machines, Zund cutting bed and finishing equipment, alongside leading and managing the print team.

This role requires a dynamic, productive individual who is keen to help the team develop further and deliver goods in line with our high standard of customer satisfaction.

Location: Head Office in Kimbolton

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week. Overtime available.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

This is just an overall summary of the job and is not a full list of job responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production team across all large format print processes.
• Work closely with the departmental team leaders and operations manager to support a fully co-ordinated manufacturing process.
• Work alongside the scheduling team to ensure workflow planning, scheduling, and resource allocation meet tight deadlines.
• Ensure consistent output quality across a range of substrates and finishing techniques.
• Monitor and improve production efficiency, minimising waste and downtime.
• Uphold health & safety standards across the production floor.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience and excellent understanding of large format print and dye-sublimation processes, including colour management and production workflows.
• Experience of print team management, coaching and leadership.
• A team player who upholds the company values.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Fit and healthy as manual labour will be required (e.g. loading and cleaning machines).
• Self-motivated, detail orientated individual with excellent organisational skills.
• A commitment to ensuring quality standards are met.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Overtime

Benefits:

• A competitive salary based upon experience
• Overtime
• 21days holiday rising to 25 days after 2 years (excluding bank holidays)
• Employer sponsored Pension scheme
• Opportunity for career advancement

A Driving License is required for this role as you will need to be able to get to our head office on the outskirts of Kimbolton.

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person