Bindery Operator – Nights

Here at Go Inspire Eclipse in Kettering we have an opportunity within our Bindery department for an individual who has the skill sets to operate the following industry standard Finishing equipment:

115 137 and Pace Guillotines, TH82 folders, MBO T960 Folders, Muller and ST500 stitching lines

They will be required to work proficiently, work within tight deadlines, have good problem-solving skills, be mechanically adept and more importantly have the right attitude to become the best in all aspects Finishing.

Key responsibilities

• Be able to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of quality output.
• Work to tight deadlines.
• Take responsibility for the quality of products you produce.
• Ensuring Quality control is constantly maintained.
• Carry out Weekly Maintenance.
• Work as a team member with your shift colleagues.
• Maintain 6S housekeeping standards
• Achieve all quality standards to ISO accreditations standards.
• Follow Company Health & Safety procedures.

Skills required for Bindery Operator role:

• Working knowledge in the set-up, operation, and running of our diverse bindery equipment
• Fully qualified time served operators is required.
• Pro-active approach to technical problem solving is essential.
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good Communication skills are essential.
• Integrate well with fellow Operators.
• Be willing to upskill and improve your skillset.

Benefits include:

• 27 Days Holiday (Pro rata if you work shifts)
• Employee of the Quarter with monetary reward
• Loyalty and Long Service Recognition Scheme
• Uniform Provision (where applicable)
• Eye Test Contribution
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Discounted Medical Insurance Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Canteen Facilities

If you think you are the right candidate for our Bindery Operator role then please send your CV to Kettering.HR@goinspire.co.uk today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Go Inspire Eclipse are one of the UK’s leading sheet fed, web and web inline printers we offer competitive prices across a wide range of printed products for public, private and third-sector clients, specialising in medium to high-volume, often complex jobs that demand intelligent solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

Here at Go Inspire Eclipse we have an opportunity for a Pre-press Operator to join our team based in Kettering. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (working on a constant day shift 8.30am -5pm) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

As a Pre-press Operator at Go Inspire Eclipse, you will utilise all aspects of our Pre-press systems which include Agfa Apogee Workflow, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Press-Tune. In conjunction with the Prepress software, you will have access to Technique our Management Information System software. Using Apogee Work flow, you will pre-flight, Colour Manage and Impose files ready for their next process. Following on from the workflow you will produce various proof types, Improofs, Contract Proofs and Finishing Guides from our Epson, Hewlett Packard, and Ricoh proofing solutions.

Duties as our Pre-press operator will also include:

– Pre-flight customer supplied files prior to importing them into Apogee workflow.

– Troubleshooting issues and correcting Files.

– Carrying out authors corrections to customer supplied files.

– Using imposition software within workflow prepare files in readiness for Improofing/Plating

– Maintaining CTP systems and Plate Processors on a maintenance rota.

– Achieve all quality standards to ISO accreditations standards.

– Ensure that you liaise with the Account Management team about job bag discrepancies and queries about artwork

– Follow internal checking procedures for all proofs and plates required for next process.

– Maintain our inhouse 6s quality standards

You will be working in an open plan office environment alongside the Commercial Management Team, this will give you the opportunity to interact with fellow staff members regarding the working progress of your jobs, which also helps build a cohesive team supporting all aspects of the pre-printing process.

Our Pre-press Operator will ideally have the following skills and knowledge:

– Using Adobe Creative Suite be proficient with relevant applications.

– Have worked with Agfa Apogee ideally although training will be given.

– Experience of a pre-press background would be essential.

– Knowledge of colour standards.

– Flexible and pro-active approach with the ability to work well within a team and to tight deadlines.

– Have a high level of attention to detail.

– Have a good understanding of impositions.

If you think you are the right candidate for our Pre-press Operator role then please send your CV to KetteringHR@goinspire.co.uk – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you

We are pleased to announce exciting new roles for Trainee Machine Operators in our Printing Factory, you will become part of a team who deliver continuous performance and quality to further our position as one of the markets leading commercial print businesses.

As a Trainee Machine Operator, you will learn to become proficient as a multi skilled individual within our Manufacturing Business. You will have the opportunity to learn multiple manufacturing machinery within the Post press department.

The candidates will learn to work proficiently, work within tight deadlines, have good problem-solving skills, be mechanically adept and more importantly have the right attitude.

Key responsibilities once trained

– Be able to work under pressure while maintaining high levels of quality output.

– Work to tight deadlines.

– Take responsibility for the quality of products you produce.

– Ensuring Quality control is constantly maintained.

– Carry out Weekly Maintenance.

– Work as a team member with your shift colleagues.

– Achieve all quality standards to ISO accreditations standards.

– Follow Company Health & Safety procedures.

Skills required for a Trainee Machine Operator:

– Have a high level of attention to detail

– Strong organizational and time management skills

– Good Communication skills.

– Integrate well with fellow Operators.

– Be willing to upskill and improve your skillset.

If you think you are the right candidate for our Trainee Machine Operator then please  apply today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

As Full Stack Developer, you will work collaboratively with other developers, data scientists, software developers and marketing analysts, to create and maintain high-performance systems and data eco-system. You will use the right tool for the job following the development standards and will take responsibility for delivering high quality solutions on time and to spec.

GI Eclipse are one of the UK’s leading sheet fed, web and web inline printers we offer competitive prices across a wide range of printed products for public, private and third-sector clients, specialising in medium to high-volume, often complex jobs that demand intelligent solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

Here at Go Inspire Eclipse we have an opportunity for a time served Manufacturing Engineer to join our team based in Kettering.  You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working on a permanent nightshift for 4 x 10 hours shifts Monday through to Thursday and in return you will receive a competitive salary.

Your role will include effective planning in conjunction with fellow team members to ensure the uptime of business assets, by maintaining equipment through regular PPM’s and efficient repairs, to always ensure continuity of production.

Duties as our Manufacturing Engineer will also include:

• Ensure on site equipment and machinery is maintained to a planned schedule to facilitate continuity of production.
• Attend breakdowns as necessary, facilitating repairs to ensure continuity of production is a priority.
• Continuously develop working methods in order to maximise service levels
• Maintain high level of Health and Safety Standards.
• Comply with all legal, safety and environmental requirements.

You will be working in a Commercial Printers which house a variety of machinery, from Goss Web and Heidelberg Sheetfed Printing Presses to large format Guillotines, Folders and Stitching Lines.

Our Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following skills and knowledge:

• Be a time serviced engineer with the relevant qualifications to support at least a 80/20 Mechanical/Electrical split.
• Have operated in a Manufacturing environment.
• Have sound problem solving approach to technical faults/breakdowns.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.
• Can work within time constraints where necessary.
• Can work under pressure at times of critical breakdowns.
• Have a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

Benefits include:

• 27 Days Holiday (Pro rata if you work shifts)
• Employee of the Quarter with monetary reward
• Loyalty and Long Service Recognition Scheme
• Uniform Provision (where applicable)
• Eye Test Contribution
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Discounted Medical Insurance Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Canteen Facilities

If you think you are the right candidate for our Manufacturing Engineering role then please send your CV, along with your salary expectations, to Kettering.HR@goinspire.co.uk  – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Print Technician Apprenticeship

Here at Go Inspire Eclipse we currently have 2 new apprenticeships available: Press Technician and Post-Press Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to train as a Print Technician with a well-established business.

Who are we?

GI Eclipse are one of the UK’s leading sheet-fed, web and web inline printers we offer competitive prices across a wide range of printed products for public, private and third-sector clients, specialising in medium to high-volume, often complex jobs that demand intelligent solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a Level 3 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard. The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their “Off-the-Job” requirement of the apprenticeship.

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Go Inspire and the BPIF. You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based.

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will gain an understanding of the following:

• The printing industry and its markets
• How the business operates including its culture, values, processes and how you fit in
• Technical knowledge and print industry practices, processes and the materials used to carry out the occupation effectively, e.g., practices can include maintenance and continuous improvement; processes include printing, quality assurance and colour management
• Pre-press, press and post-press processes and equipment and the commercial impact of their role e.g., ensuring that printed material is presented to post-press in perfect condition
• Customers’ expectations in terms of order specification and timescales
• Quality expectations and how they are managed
• How best to solve problems and implement practical solutions in a timely manner

Our benefits include:

• 27 Days Holiday (Pro rata if you work shifts)
• Employee of the Quarter with monetary reward
• Loyalty and Long Service Recognition Scheme
• Uniform Provision (where applicable)
• Eye Test Contribution
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Discounted Medical Insurance Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Canteen Facilities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Thank You Days – when the pizza or sweet treats are on us!

If you think you are the right candidate then please send your CV to Kettering.HR@goinspire.co.uk today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Go Inspire are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, ethnic origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Junior Creative Designer

Due to our continued growth here at Go Inspire Connect we have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Creative Designer to join our team based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Working within a small, friendly team your main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work up chosen concepts to full and final artwork liaising with the creative designer and account manager where applicable.
• Develop creative for on-line campaigns that will run alongside printed campaigns.
• Check customer supplied artwork is fit for purpose prior to it being sent to suppliers.
• Develop promotional material for the team to support client meetings, presentations, events and campaigns.
• Assist creative designer at concept stage to develop new pack themes, formats and identify any social or design trends that could help uplift a pack.
• Responsible for the Go Inspire – Connect teams use of eye tracking software and archiving creative reports.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a good knowledge and experience using Adobe Software including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Has a good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Has the ability to solve problems, juggle multiple projects, adapt quickly and move between projects and work on urgent creative requests
• Is a good team player and is able to take feedback and critics to ensure the highest standard of design is achieved
• Is creative, innovative thinking is also a must

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous direct mail or print experience.
• Previous experience in customer service

Who are we?

We are a team that is passionate about our client outcomes and work tirelessly to solve modern fundraising and marketing challenges.  We work in partnership with our clients and charities to deliver and manage results-focused campaign strategies.  With data insights, imaginative creative and a strong overall strategic vision our clients rely on us to communicate with their donors, supporters and customers and drive the results they want.  The wealth of experience we have gained has led us to develop clear, comprehensive strategies for our retail and charity clients, which in turn has driven exceptional campaign results.

What we offer

Our people are at the core of our business which is why we offer a competitive salary plus benefits including 27 days holiday, excluding public holidays, life assurance, loyalty recognition scheme and an employee assistance scheme.

If you think you are the right candidate, we are looking for then please click ‘apply’– don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE: As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.

Go Inspire are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse work environment. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, ethnic origin, age, disability or sexual orientation.