Production Assistant

Are you ready to play a key part in a truly exciting moment for our print business?With Kingsway securing a major new contract to print 6 daily and 7 weekly titles for Reach, covering distribution across Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness, we’re gearing up for a new era of growth, opportunity, and pride in the work we deliver. As we prepare to launch production in April 2026, we’re expanding our Mailroom team with people who bring energy, reliability and a passion for high‑quality output.

This is your chance to join a team recognised for its professionalism, resilience and commitment to excellence, and to contribute directly to a four‑year contract that strengthens our position in the industry. If you thrive in a fast‑paced production environment and want to be part of something genuinely forward‑looking, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role you will work within Mailroomtoassist Production Operators with operations as definedby theHead of Production,Production Manageror Team Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup &operate specific mailroom equipment to ensure continuous production
• Complete pre-defined production checks
• Maintaina high levelof housekeeping within production areas
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
• Confidently makes decisions based on knowledge,experience and best practice
• Take responsibility to see assigned tasks through to completion
• Flexible in approach to tasks of variable natureand toidentifyingpriorities
• Team player who puts the needs of colleagues and the department first
• Excellent Communicator who can engage with all levels of staff
• Takes personal responsibility andseeksto continuously improve
• Ensures all work is completed to the agreed standard/quality
• Adheres to H&S regulations & procedures
• Actively considers the impact of actions to the production environment

• Health & Safety role model
• Desirable:
  Forklift licence or training provided

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process andsubmita CVand cover letter.
Closing date:4th March 2026

DC Thomson offers an amazing opportunity to support and work across a variety of companies, in a range of diverse roles and areas of interest. Group Services support the entire DC Thomson Group and form a number of core business functions, which enable the smooth and effective running of our businesses.