Platemaking Support Technician - #186036
Newsquest Media Group
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Weymouth
Contract type: Full time
Application Deadline: 3 June 2026
Department: Print Operations
Location: Weymouth
Compensation: £29,606 / year
Newsquest Weymouth is part of the UK’s largest regional newspaper publisher, with an expanding portfolio of newspapers, websites and magazines.
We are recruiting for a Platemaking Support Technician to join our production team at the Weymouth Print Centre. This is a hands‑on production role, offering an excellent opportunity to learn new skills in a busy, fast‑moving environment and to become a valued member of a positive and supportive team.
The role involves working flexibly across the Platemaking, Press and Mailroom departments to support the production of newspapers. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
This role follows a fixed weekly shift pattern, with no weekend working.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the production workflow within the plate room
- Plating and de‑plating the press
- Supporting press operations as required
- Assisting the Mailroom team during peak production periods
- Working flexibly across departments to meet production deadlines
- Contributing positively as part of a team‑focused production environment
- Previous experience in the print industry, either in pre‑press or printing, is desirable but not essential
- A good mechanical and technical aptitude, with a willingness to learn new skills
- Experience working in a CTP (Computer‑to‑Plate) environment would be an advantage, but full training will be provided
- Willingness to work across different production areas
- A positive, flexible and team‑focused approach
- Able to undertake a role involving a high degree of physical activity, with a reasonable level of fitness required
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
- Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
- Employee Helpline counselling and advice
- Perks & discounts, including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Optional annualVolunteer Charity Day
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