Job Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Join the Reach Printing Services team in Oldham as a Printer No. 2!

Please note that this position operates on a night shift schedule, following a 4 on, 4 off rota.

We are seeking a proactive and quality-driven No.2 Printer to join our production team.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for the hands-on management of the press, ensuring our output is consistent, high-performing, and delivered on time. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their technical expertise and is ready to step up into leadership when the opportunity arises.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Take ownership of the printing process to ensure quality and performance consistently hit our established standards.
• Workflow Optimisation: Drive an efficient workflow to meet the production schedule, ensuring our customers receive their products without delay.
• Technical Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production challenges, whether they stem from mechanical issues, material faults, or operator errors.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all products meet strict company and customer specifications, proactively communicating with the team if standards are not being met.
• Operational Readiness: Execute thorough pre- and post-run checks and manage the administration and reporting required for every shift.
• Communication: Keep the Pressroom Manager and Supervisors informed on output and performance. You will also be expected to step in for the Supervisor or MTL when required.
• Site Excellence: Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.

Skills and qualifications

• Experience in Press Operations to No2 level
• An NVQ Level 2 in press operations is desirable but not essential
• Drive and commitment with an ability to work shifts
• Excellent communication skills verbal/written/practical
• Team player with the ability to lead a team
• A good awareness of HSE standards and regulations.
• Be attentive to detail and focussed on quality
• Computer literate
• An understanding of manufacturing best practice and lean principles and tools – Desirable

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 7 Weeks holiday as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.