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Experienced Digital Textile Colourists
Standfast & Barracks is the UK’s leading specialist printer of high end furnishing, apparel and camouflage fabrics.
Our Digital Department is expanding and we are looking for experienced Textile Colourists, preferably with experience of digital printing. You should have a sound background in textile colouration and knowledge of associated production processes.
You will work under your own initiative but within a small team, and will be required to deal with designers, customers and production personnel.
You should be able to demonstrate initiative, team working, a responsible attitude and flexibility. Computer literacy is essential, having worked with digital colouration programs such as Photoshop in the past.
Full training will be provided.
This is a staff position, working Monday to Friday, on a shift basis. Flexibility is essential as you may be required to work occasional weekends, as production demands.
We offer a competitive remuneration package which will reflect the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
If you are interested in this challenging role, please apply via e-mail to Michele_Butler@standfast-barracks.com.
Digital Print Manager
Due to the fast growing expansion of its Digital Print business, an opportunity has arisen for a Digital Print Manager with Standfast & Barracks, an internationally acclaimed printing company based in Lancaster.
The Digital Print Manager will be responsible for:
- Managing the Digital Department, producing high quality digital textile prints
- Ensuring maximum effectiveness, efficiency & service delivery to agreed timescales
- Managing performance & development of the department
- Monitoring productivity & identifying areas for improvement
- Providing technical input, advice & ideas
- Scheduling the flow of work for a number of digital print machines running 24/5
- Managing health, safety, environmental issues, as well as implementing ‘Lean’ principles.
Key attributes required:
- Current & relevant management experience operating within a print production organisation (preferably a digital environment)
- Colouration experience, ideally within a textile environment
- Production planning
- A thorough understanding of digital print production process
- Ability to deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced & busy environment
- Highly motivated, with ability to demonstrate high level leadership & decision-making skills
- Ability to influence & motivate your team (or excellent man-management & motivational skills)
- Excellent verbal, inter-personal & written communication skills
- Proven track record
You must provide evidence of eligibility to work within the UK.
Package includes: salary commensurate with experience; employer contributed pension scheme; attractive holiday package.
Applications to Michele_Butler@standfast-barracks.co.uk.
Closing date: 10 August 2012
