Production Assistant; Nightshift

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 Production 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 Production Team to assist Production Operators with operations as defined by the Head of Production, Production Manager or Team Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup & operate specific mailroom equipment to ensure continuous production
• Complete pre-defined production checks
• Maintain a high level of 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 nature and to identifying priorities
• 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 and seeks to 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

Requirements

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

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date: 4th March 2026