Senior Sheetfed Offset Press Operator

About the role

Aeropeople is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Senior Sheetfed Offset Press Operator. The role involves overseeing the smooth operation of high‑speed sheetfed offset presses, ensuring print quality, and mentoring less‑experienced operators as the production team expands.

Key responsibilities

• Train new and existing press operators on safe, effective sheetfed offset press operation.
• Monitor the printing process, support operators throughout production runs, and maintain required print quality standards.
• Provide practical and technical guidance during shifts, troubleshooting technical or production issues.
• Assist with press set‑up, multi‑colour adjustments, and routine maintenance.
• Promote consistent working practices and high standards across the pressroom.
• Support onboarding and development of new production team members.

Required profile

• Several years of hands‑on experience as a sheetfed offset press operator or litho printer.
• Strong practical knowledge of the complete offset printing process and press machinery.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop press operators.
• Experience in folding‑carton or paper‑packaging production is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Sheetfed offset printing
• Multi‑colour offset press operation and set‑up
• Press maintenance and routine adjustments
• Print quality control, colour and registration management
• High‑speed sheetfed offset press handling
• Training and mentoring of press operators