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JOB PURPOSE To manage, directly, the pre-press and print production areas, this covers Lithographic printing processes. To ensure that the department achieves the Production plan and is effective and efficient with regard to labour, material usages and other budgetary cost constraints. To achieve budgeted machine performance efficiencies as a minimum Striving for continual improvements in machine efficiency, waste reduction, product quality and customer service levels. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide day to day advice to Shift Leaders on people management and technical issues when required., • Set, achieve and improve targets in key performance indicators such as waste, machine efficiency, customer service, quality, hygiene and health & safety., • Develop the process capability in line with changing technology and utilise the Lean Programme to ensure its effectiveness., • Develop employees both individually and as teams and ensure effective day-to-day management of people. • Ensure effective inter-departmental communication • Improve customer service and reduce customer complaints., • Assist and oversee new equipment trials, from development to implementation and resolve any associated issues., • Co-ordinate, direct and support the activities of the departmental supervisors to meet production needs. • Set departmental objectives and monitor performance accordingly., • Identify recruitment and development needs., • Handle discipline and grievance issues., • Create and develop a team-working environment. • Support department supervisors in achieving weekly targets in respect of production output, work in progress, service levels and machine efficiencies., • Manage within departmental budgets set and identify opportunities for cost reductions in areas such as overtime, labour, consumables, maintenance and waste, utilising the Lean Programme to ensure effectiveness., • Ensure work loading is planned to the correct machines in order to produce economically and efficiently in accordance with customer and company quality standards including ISO quality, H&S and environmental standards., • Be proactive in developing solutions to operational issues, when required., • Identify quality issues and recommend adjustments or resolutions in order to rectify any issues., • Support Engagement, succession & Training & Development, • To continually improve the culture and attitudes towards Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and to hold people accountable for their own actions and behaviours. To ensure that all H&S checks and audit actions are carried out in a timely manner, • Regularly monitor and report on machine efficiencies for Management analysis, identify trends and make recommendations in order to prevent or control any occurring issues., • Assist in organising the workplace to achieve high standards of housekeeping and report any defects, hazards or issues to the relevant dept and assist with day-to-day operations within the Dept as and when required, • Ensure regular and effective communication within and from all areas of production to achieve common business aims., • Provide regular performance statistics/reports as directed., • Liaise with customers as and when required with off site visits to be expected., • Maintain and update effective training schedules to maximise the skills base of all department employees. Liaise with the appropriate depts in order to coordinate the training required., • Utilise various training mechanisms as part of the ongoing training schedule., • Provide technical support to all members of the department as and when required, • Ensure compliance with all existing systems, standards and procedures within all areas to satisfy both company and customer requirements – ISO, hygiene, health & safety., • Identify opportunities for improving systems of work and successfully implement., • Control waste effectively., • Drive through and support the introduction of new systems and changes within the areas, to meet with new company directives, legislation and standards., • Direct and manage technical innovation and introduction, • To continually improve manufacturing efficiencies in the Pre-Press and Print areas, reducing costs and achieving all key operational performance objectives, • Ensure monthly team briefs are held., • This Job Framework is not exhaustive, and the jobholder is expected to carry out other duties and tasks as deemed appropriate to the role of Print Manager or to any other employee at a similar level within the Company, • Achieve departmental KPI’s, • Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels, • Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and output, • Compliance with the company’s quality standards (PS9000, ISO9001 and BRC/IoP), • Adherence to the company’s health safety & environment standards (HASAWA Act), • Maintain a good overall condition of work area through routine maintenance, • Accurate & efficient control of components including filing and good housekeeping practices, • KPI performance in Make Ready, Run, Downtime and STTF (sheets to the floor) -Budget, • Cost Saving, • Department housekeeping improvement – 5s continuous MANAGEMENT Print Department SUPERVISORY Manager BUDGETARY None HEALTH & SAFETY Managerial CUSTOMERS Internal & External 3RD PARTIES Auditors as required SKILLS/QUALS • Knowledge of Large Format Lithographic Printing Presses, • Professionally trained in management disciplines and understanding of modern tools and techniques, • Proven leadership and team management skills., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Strategic approach with strong problem solving and analytical skills, • Project management, • Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, • Change management experience, • Good verbal and written communication skill, • Understanding of IQC, Colour Cert or equivalent., • Fingerprint press knowledge., • Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues with printing equipment and ensure compliance with safety and other standards., • Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure high – quality outputs that meet customer specifications., • Excellent organisational skills, • Knowledge and understanding of BRC, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, • Able to work in a fast-paced environment – FMCG preferred, • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen, • Computer literate, able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook/Email, • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritising Workload to achieve targeted KPI’s, • Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements to machinery and/or employees., • Hiring, mentoring and coaching production staff and fostering a high-performance culture., • Project management, budgeting and team leadership., • Sense of urgency, • Energy and drive, • High standards, compliance mentality, • Analytical thinking, • People development, • Results focussed, • Positive attitude and commitment, • Ability to apply good practice and common sense in a people management environment, • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, • Ability to influence others and generate new ideas, • Effective problem-solving and decision making, • Forward thinking, innovative and able to see the ‘bigger picture’

JOB PURPOSE To set up, operate and maintain a Window Patch machine to ensure the safe and efficient production of high quality printed, folded, window patched and glued food and pharmaceutical / healthcare cartons in accordance with the requirements of our customers and with full compliance to PS9000 and BRC/IOP at all times. To ensure that those working on the Window patch machines are trained and competent. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Upon receipt of instructions from the works orders, obtain the required materials (such as glue, cut and creased cartons, window material, stencils) parts, consumables and works tickets to set up and operate the Window patch machine to produce the order to the customer’s specification., • Set the Window patch machine for each run, including feeder, delivery & carton transfer., • Set machine parameters to ensure highest quality Window patched cartons including positioning of setting glue ducts, stencils and window material., • Prepare samples for approval, ensuring consistency of production by controlling all Window parameters in order to meet standards set at approval., • Ensure line clearance is completed in accordance with SOP following each order and fully complete the Window Patch machine clean down process in accordance with the company’s procedure., • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Window Patch machine through regular preventative maintenance as detailed on the monthly maintenance plan, carrying out, as required, necessary adjustments or replacements of feed belts, blades other drive belts etc, reporting immediately any problems or breakdowns., • Ensure full & accurate completion of all requisite production / quality documentation including guard checks in accordance with company and departmental requirements and procedures., • Direct the workload and supervise the activity of other members of staff working on the Window Patch machines to ensure their safety at all times., • Train and develop any new or existing members of staff as required to provide an understanding of the principles of Window Patching, the location and use of Window Patch controls and the standard operating procedures to ensure their competence, • Perform suitable handovers, ensuring notes and instructions are passed on as required., • Carry out all duties in accordance with the standards required by PS9000 and BRC/IOP in terms of housekeeping, hygiene and product quality including continually & regularly checking the quality of the cartons throughout the job, making specific checks (such as colour, glue, window alignment, pressure marks etc), ensuring appropriate line clearance & cleanliness, and completion of in – process inspection documentation. Report any issues affecting quality or non-compliance to customer specifications immediately., • Carry out all duties in accordance with the standards required by the HSE and maintain compliance at all times., • Provide a fair amount of cover for holidays and / or sickness as required., • Ensure good-working relationships with superiors, subordinates and peers, customers and any 3rd party visitors at all times., • Achieve targeted run speeds., • Constantly strive to reduce downtime to agreed levels., • Meet and maintain customer requirements in terms of quality and output, • Compliance with the companies quality standards (PS9000 and BRC/IOP), • Adherence to the companies health and environment standards (HASAWA Act), • Maintain a good overall condition of the allocated machine name through routine maintenance., • Accurate and efficient control of allocated machine components including filing and good housekeeping practices. COMPANY CORE VALUES • Integrity - Acts with honesty in actions and in communicating with others. Leads by example. Keeps promises, meets commitments and takes pride in work. Respects policies and lives up to the trust others place in them., • Relationships - Has a positive attitude. Communicates in an open and direct manner. Considers the needs of others before taking action. Uses differences as an opportunity to explore new ideas, increase understanding and combine strengths., • Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for doing the job to the best of their ability. Acts with initiative, learns from experiences, shares knowledge and strives to continually improve performance. Is dependable and can be counted on to deliver results. Looks out for the safety of others. Effectively utilizes resources., • Teamwork - Shares goals and works with others to achieve them. Encourages others to be involved and supports their ideas. Helps others without being asked. Reaches across departments and Business Units to increase knowledge and gain experience., • Respect - Values the unique skills and abilities of others. Actively listens to other employee's ideas and honours diverse opinions. Appreciates everyone's contributions and recognizes accomplishments. Shows common courtesy to others and customers. Actively works to maintain an environment that is open, honest, supportive and fulfilling. SKILLS/QUALS • Mechanical background, • In – house trained operator, able to set up, operate, run and maintain a Window Patch machine., • Qualifications: Ideally city & guilds or NVQ III in a mechanical discipline but not essential., • Previous manufacturing experience, preferably within a print / packaging environment., • Able to use pallet trucks., • Computer literate able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook, • Good standard of English, able to understand verbal or written instructions, able to complete all forms of required documentation, able to produce information as required, able to assist in the production of standard operating procedures and able to train others., • Good common sense, able to use everyday judgement to solve problems., • Integrity - Acts with honesty in actions and in communicating with others. Leads by example. Keeps promises, meets commitments and takes pride in work. Respects policies and lives up to the trust others place in them., • Relationships - Has a positive attitude. Communicates in an open and direct manner. Considers the needs of others before taking action. Uses differences as an opportunity to explore new ideas, increase understanding and combine strengths., • Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for doing the job to the best of their ability. Acts with initiative, learns from experiences, shares knowledge and strives to continually improve performance. Is dependable and can be counted on to deliver results. Looks out for the safety of others. Effectively utilizes resources., • Teamwork - Shares goals and works with others to achieve them. Encourages others to be involved and supports their ideas. Helps others without being asked. Reaches across departments and Business Units to increase knowledge and gain experience., • Respect - Values the unique skills and abilities of others. Actively listens to other employee's ideas and honours diverse opinions. Appreciates everyone's contributions and recognizes accomplishments. Shows common courtesy to others and customers. Actively works to maintain an environment that is open, honest, supportive and fulfilling.

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join our client based in St Ives. This is a permanent full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5 pm. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team in a varied administrative role within a busy office environment, best suited to someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities for the Administrator role * Process sales proformas, customer orders, and raise accurate purchase orders for suppliers. * Coordinate artwork approvals with clients, proofreading and manage any amendments * Liaise with suppliers and maintain accurate records of delivery schedules and order status. * Provide day-to-day administrative and sales support, including handling queries and maintaining documentation and filing Skills & Experience required for the Administrator * Previous administration or sales support experience preferred * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail * Confident using Microsoft Office * Ability to manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team * A full clean driving licence and access to own transport would be required due to the office location Benefits on Offer for the Administrator include: * Competitive salary up to £25,000 * Life Insurance * Contributory Pension Scheme * Full product training and ongoing career development. * 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays). * Private healthcare scheme. * Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment. If you are interested in discussing the opportunity further – please apply. Interviews are being held as CVs are reviewed. Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent, contract and temporary recruitment. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data

Financial Accountant (6‑Month Contract) Location: Hybrid (Huntingdon) Start: ASAP We’re looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to support a critical finance project over the next six months. You’ll join a focused, high‑performing team tasked with bringing historical accounts up to date, strengthening controls and preparing the business to file statutory accounts. If you enjoy fixing, rebuilding, and forensically reviewing complex financial data, this role is for you. The Role You’ll take ownership of the technical financial accounting work needed to get the organisation’s books into filing‑ready condition. Key responsibilities: • Forensic review of historic financial data, • Identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions, • Detailed balance sheet reconciliations, • Reviewing and validating management accounts, • Reconciling balances across multiple systems, • Supporting a new international setup (FX transfers, cost centre creation), • Improving processes, controls and reporting accuracy This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who loves solving problems and producing reliable, audit‑ready numbers. About You • Proven Financial Accountant with strong technical expertise, • Experienced in forensic/“clean‑up” accounting projects, • Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills, • Able to work autonomously with incomplete or complex data, • Works accurately at pace, • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE with strong experience, • FX and international exposure beneficial If you’ve turned around messy or incomplete financials before, we want to hear from you. How to Apply If you’re a detail‑driven Financial Accountant who thrives on challenge and clarity, apply today

Position: Technical Sales Support Location: St. Ives, Cambridgeshire Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE My client is a long-established hoist and access equipment specialist, providing breakdown, maintenance and technical support services to customers across the UK. They are seeking a Technical Sales Assistant to join and support their office based team in St. Ives. This role involves supporting the growth of the business by handling incoming enquiries, preparing and chasing quotations, and proactively identifying new sales opportunities. The successful candidate will be confident speaking with clients over the phone, maintaining accurate lead records, coordinating meetings, and assisting with general administration within a fast-paced, team-focused environment while driving consistent commercial performance and growth. Technical Sales Support overview: Answering the telephone and speaking with clients regarding their requirements Preparing and chasing quotations Being proactive in identifying new business opportunities via the various resources available Conducting outbound telesales calls to identify prospects Maintaining a record of any WIP (work in progress) on leads; Liaising with team members to discuss opportunities Organise sales meetings with relevant company representative General administration, filing and updating company systems.Technical Sales Support requirements: Previous experience in a Sales support role Any experience in equipment rental would be advantageous Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills Excellent communication skills Confident and professional telephone manner Based within a commutable distance of St. Ives Technical Sales Support Salary & Benefits: Salary £25,000 - £30,000 DOE Discretionary bonus Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 29 days holiday inclusive of public holidays BUPA Healthcare PensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for